A suspect is in custody after an hours-long standoff in Schaumburg following a shooting stemming from a noise dispute between a resident and tree trimmer. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.
A suspect was taken into custody Wednesday night following an hours-long standoff in Schaumburg that began after a tree trimmer was wounded in a shooting during a noise dispute with a resident, officials said.
The suspect was taken into custody shortly before 9:30 p.m., according to police.
According to authorities, officers responded to reports of a shooting at around 2:50 p.m. in the 800 block of Braintree Drive and discovered one person who had sustained a gunshot wound.
Officials said the shooting followed a noise dispute between a resident and a contracted tree trimmer. Authorities confirmed the victim of the shooting is employed by the tree trimming company.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, where their condition was unknown.
Following the shooting, the suspect barricaded themselves inside a residence, leading to nearby residents being asked to stay in their homes as police efforted a resolution.
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The suspect walked out of the home and into police custody as police were deploying a drone and robot, according to NBC Chicago reporter Randy Gyllenhaal.
Charges against the suspect are currently pending, according to police.
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