A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot in North Chicago Monday morning, prompting the local high school nearby to go on lockdown.
The North Chicago Fire Department and North Chicago Police Department responded around 9:56 a.m. Monday to the area of Hervey Avenue and 15th Street for a report of shots fired.
The 911 caller indicated that a juvenile male victim was down on the ground.
Police officials said officers arrived and found the victim had at least one gunshot wound to his torso.
It was learned the victim was an adult, not a juvenile as initially reported.
Paramedics arrived after the scene was determined to be secured by officers.
The victim was immediately transported to a local trauma center for treatment.
Because of the proximity to the shooting, the North Chicago High School was placed on a precautionary soft lockdown, police officials said.
Investigators were on the scene for several hours investigating the incident, which left multiple shell casings in the roadway.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact North Chicago Police Detective Jose Sarabia at 847-596-8742.