Person shot, armed subject barricaded in Schaumburg

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (CBS) -- A person was taken to an area hospital after a shooting in northwest suburban Schaumburg Wednesday afternoon, and a suspected shooter held police in a standoff afterward.

Schaumburg police said that around 3:30 p.m., they were called to the 800 block of South Braintree Drive for a person shot. One person was taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound.

Police reported a suspect was barricaded at the scene after the shooting, and asked that anyone living in close proximity stay inside for safety.

Schaumburg police called for assistance from the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System.

Just after 4:45 p.m., officers were seen running at the scene. It was not known if the suspected shooter ran off or was apprehended.

A tree trimmer truck was also on the scene, but it was not clear whether it was involved.

Braintree Drive was shut down between Cornell Lane and Cambridge Drive.