Shooting Investigation
On February 4, 2026, at approximately 6:06 P.M., members of the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department, York Center Fire Protection District, and numerous Police Officers from surrounding jurisdictions were assigned to the parking lot of 2 Trans Am Plaza Drive, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, for an initial report of a vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, the Police Officers located one victim inside a vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The Paramedics began performing life-saving measures; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The incident is being actively investigated by members of the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department, DuPage County Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team (MERIT), DuPage County Coroner’s Office, and DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. No criminal charges have been filed at this time.
The investigation has so far revealed this to be an isolated incident with no ongoing danger to the community.
Anyone with information is asked to call 630-941-8320 or email Detective Sergeant Jeffrey Bryant at jbryant@oakbrookterrace.net.