Westfield Old Orchard Mall lockdown reports. A large police presence has converged on Old Orchard Mall and Niles North High School in Skokie, Illinois, following reports of a gunshot near the shopping mall this afternoon. Authorities have verified that both facilities are presently under lockdown as law enforcement investigates the event.
Although there are still little details available, witnesses claimed to have seen several police cars and emergency personnel at the area. As a precaution, the mall, a well-known shopping attraction, has been evacuated, and adjacent Niles North High School is now under lockdown.
As of now, there are no verified injuries, but officials are securing the area and investigating the claimed gunfire.
Parents of Niles North High School students are encouraged to be in regular communication with the school in order to receive any updates on the situation.
Officials have advised the public to stay away from the area while detectives gather information since the situation is still evolving. As soon as further information becomes available, local law enforcement is anticipated to offer more updates.
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