The incident began about 1:15 p.m. in the 4200 block of West Ford City Drive after initial reports a man shot and injured one person at an apartment complex near the Ford City Mall, according to Chicago police. A 48-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to the neck and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, police added. SEE ALSO | 1 in custody after ‘active shooter’ in Oak Forest; heavy police presence continues, city says When police arrived, the offender fired shots at the police, but did not strike any officers. The offender then barricaded himself inside a residence and SWAT was called to the scene, officials said. Police said they attempted negations and de-escalation before officers returned fire, striking the gunman. The gunman was taken into custody and transported to Christ Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police. RELATED: Calumet City woman killed, officer injured in police-involved shooting in Oak Forest, officials say One weapon was recovered from the scene. Police said a 78-year-old man was also found at the scene with a gunshot wound to the shoulder, which they said came from the gunman. He was also transported to Christ Hospital in critical condition. Officials said current specifics regarding the incident, including the comprehensive use of force investigation, are being investigated by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. The officer(s) involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for 30 days. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available. EDITORIAL NOTE: This story previously said the shooting happened at the Ford City Mall based off the address given by police. It has since been updated to say near the Ford City Mall Copyright © 2022 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
