Crime
41-year-old Shamaree Siller killed in shooting outside Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills Police reported that a black Infiniti Q50 sedan approached the father and son as they exited the school.
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting outside Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills as 41-year-old Shamaree Siller of Chicago.
The incident took place on Saturday afternoon while Siller was attending a boys’ basketball tournament, hosted by Hillcrest High School, where his son’s team from Prairie Hills Junior High was competing.
According to the Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144, the shooting occurred just before 1:30 p.m. in the school’s parking lot as Siller and his middle-school-aged son were leaving the tournament.
Country Club Hills Police reported that a black Infiniti Q50 sedan approached the father and son as they exited the school.
Multiple armed gunmen, masked and dressed in hoodies, exited the vehicle, which had a fictitious license plate, and opened fire on Siller, fatally wounding him.
His son was unharmed in the attack.
Investigators released photos of the suspect vehicle, which was last seen heading toward Chicago’s South Side.
Police currently have no indication that Siller was involved in any prior conflict or confrontation, and they believe he was not the intended target.
The suspects did not enter the school building, and police are working to track down the individuals responsible for this tragic act.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspects’ vehicle to come forward, as the case remains unsolved.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at approximately 3:06 p.m., a report of an active shooter at Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital prompted an immediate police response.
Law enforcement officers swiftly arrived on-site, cleared the hospital, and confirmed there was no active threat and no reported injuries.
After a thorough search, it was determined that the call was a hoax. Authorities are now actively investigating the source of the false report.
The hospital’s safety was prioritized, and all threats are taken seriously to ensure the security of patients, staff, and visitors.
Original Post: Officers initially responded to an unverified report of a potential threat at Spohn Shoreline Hospital.
Police assessed and secured the hospital thoroughly, ensuring no evidence of an active threat was found.
Despite the belief that the call was a hoax, officers remained vigilant and conducted a full search to confirm the safety of everyone on the premises.