Crime & Safety

Shots Fired Near Evergreen Cemetery: REPORTS

Shots were reported fired near Evergreen Cemetery. Developing.

EVERGREEN PARK, IL -- Shots were reportedly fired near an Evergreen Park cemetery, according to police sources. The incident may have involved a funeral procession into the cemetery. Two people are said to be in custody.

The incident unfolded shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday, at Evergreen Cemetery, 3701 W. 87th St., in Evergreen Park. Police and K9s were on the scene searching the cemetery for a third person who may be involved. The Evergreen Police Mobile Command Unit was seen entering the cemetery. This story is developing and will be updated when more information becomes available.

Crime scene tape blocks the entrance to Evergreen Cemetery after a reported shooting on Nov. 22, 2017. | Lorraine Swanson, Patch Editor
Crime scene tape blocks the entrance to Evergreen Cemetery after a reported shooting on Nov. 22, 2017. | Lorraine Swanson, Patch Editor

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