Crime & Safety

Reports Of Mass Shooting In Arlington Heights Part Of A Hoax: Police

The Arlington Heights Police Department said it is aware Wednesday of social media reports regarding a non-existent incident.

Police said Wednesday night no such incident has occurred.
Police said Wednesday night no such incident has occurred. (Eric DeGrechie/Patch)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Reports on social media of a mass shooting in Arlington Heights Wednesday is a hoax, according to the Arlington Heights Police Department. Police said Wednesday night no such incident has occurred.

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