Evanston residents urged to avoid park, school on lockdown as police investigate shooting

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date April 23, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 23, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/evanston-residents-urged-to-avoid-park-as-police-investigate-shooting/3927046/

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Evanston police are investigating a shooting that took place in a park in the northern suburb, urging residents to avoid the area as the response also put a nearby school on lockdown Thursday afternoon. According to police, the shooting took place just before 1 p.m. at Mason Park. Stream NBC 5 for...