BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Three people were wounded, one fatally, in a shooting at a suburban Chicago warehouse early Saturday, authorities said.
Bolingbrook police officers responded to a WeatherTech warehouse at about 6:25 a.m. CDT, department spokesperson Capt. Anthony Columbus told WLS-TV.
According to police, McKnight worked through a temporary employment agency and had been assigned to the WeatherTech facility since June 9, the TV station reported.
Update 12:05 a.m. EDT June 26: Police identified the suspected shooter on Saturday as Charles C. McKnight Jr., 27, of Chicago, WGN-TV reported.
Although the investigation remains ongoing, preliminary reports indicate that WeatherTech employees confronted McKnight near the end of the overnight shift for allegedly robbing two coworkers at gunpoint, WBBM-TV reported.
The argument led to the shooting, and McKnight was found in possession of a watch and wallet he was accused of stealing from coworkers when he was arrested. Police also found a firearm, the TV station reported.
The victim who died has been identified as Central Hightower, 37, from Plainfield, Illinois, WGN reported.
The victim who is in critical condition is a 25-year-old man and was also one of the earlier robbery victims, police said. The third victim, who was treated and released, is a 43-year-old man, the TV station reported.
According to WGN, McKnight is facing first-degree murder and attempted murder charges.
Update 12:43 p.m. EDT June 25: In a statement, the Bolingbrook Police Department said one person died. Another victim is in critical condition, while the third person wounded has been released from an area hospital.
Original report: Officials confirmed the shootings and the number of people injured, but did not release information on their conditions or the extent of their wounds, according to WGN-TV.
According to police, the suspected gunman fled the scene but was later located and detained at approximately 9:25 a.m. CDT, WLS reported.