Oakbrook Center shooting: Police say all involved are in custody or accounted for

Oak Brook police said in a Facebook update at about 12:40 PM that officers were responding to an 'isolated shooting'

Published October 01, 2026
Oak Brook police said in a Facebook update at about 12:40 PM that officers were responding to an isolated shooting
Oak Brook police said in a Facebook update at about 12:40 PM that officers were responding to an 'isolated shooting'

Police are investigating a shooting at Oakbrook Center in suburban Chicago, with the DuPage County coroner called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon.

Oak Brook police said in a Facebook update at about 12:40 PM that officers were responding to an "isolated shooting" at the shopping centre.

Authorities said there was no active threat to the public and that all parties involved in the incident were either in custody or accounted for.

The DuPage County coroner confirmed officials had been called to Oakbrook Center, but authorities have not released details about any possible deaths or injuries.

Police have not said what led to the shooting or how many people were involved.

Oakbrook Center remains open, according to police, although shoppers and visitors should expect a heavy law enforcement presence at the mall and in the surrounding area as officers investigate.

Authorities have not announced any closures or additional safety measures at the shopping centre.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police said further information about the shooting was not immediately available.

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