Brookfield Zoo (IL) under lockdown. Shelter-in-place order issued.

[RandySF]

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Brookfield Zoo
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DEVELOPING: Late this afternoon Brookfield Zoo received notice of a potential threat at the zoo. The zoo is now closed however many zoogoers are still sheltering in place on site. (1/2)

[SoCalDavidS]

1. The New Normal nt

[Totally Tunsie]

2. This is just getting F*N ridiculous now.

[Better Days Ahoy]

8. Maybe the lions will get him

Or the chimps.

[greatauntoftriplets]

3. Shit.

My niece and her daughter live two blocks away from that zoo.

[ProfessorGAC]

9. I Used To Work Near There

Around a mile & a half from the zoo.
That was a long time ago, though.

[greatauntoftriplets]

13. It's a nice location.

I've been to that zoo only a few times. Growing up we lived much closer to Lincoln Park, so that's where we went except on rare occasions.

[Jennike]

4. we are not safe anywhere

Thanks to conservative nuts who shoot people.

[Throck]

5. It's a zoo damn it.

The right to armed bears.

[Totally Tunsie]

7. o-o-o-o-o

[global1]

6. Has Anyone Gotten A Call From Any Person Sheltering In Place At Brookfield Zoo.....

to let us know what's going on?

What are the Chicago news stations saying about this? Have they sent their teams of reporters out to track this story?

[ProfessorGAC]

10. Right Now, They're All Covering...

...the Kamala visit to Highland Park.
I haven't heard any mention of the zoo.
Strictly HP, the Veep, & the charges issued today.

[milestogo]

11. Brookfield Zoo is huge - 216 acres.

[global1]

12. I Live In A Community Adjacent To Brookfield Zoo & I Just Got This Message In My E-mail From My....

community about the situation:

Community Alert: As related by Brookfield Zoo, please know that the police presence at the Zoo is out of an abundance of caution for attendees and the surrounding community due to a potential threat. Please keep clear of the area.

The zoo said it was notified of a "potential threat" and asked visitors to shelter in place "due to an abundance of caution." The zoo is now closed. It called the situation "developing."

"Out of an abundance of caution, visitors at Brookfield Zoo right now are asked to shelter in place and follow guidance by emergency responders and police on site. This is a developing situation, and we will give you updates as they become available," the zoo said on Twitter.

[global1]

14. I Live In A Community Adjacent To Brookfield Zoo & I Just Got This Message In My E-mail From My....

community about the situation:

Community Alert: As related by Brookfield Zoo, please know that the police presence at the Zoo is out of an abundance of caution for attendees and the surrounding community due to a potential threat. Please keep clear of the area.

The zoo said it was notified of a "potential threat" and asked visitors to shelter in place "due to an abundance of caution." The zoo is now closed. It called the situation "developing."

"Out of an abundance of caution, visitors at Brookfield Zoo right now are asked to shelter in place and follow guidance by emergency responders and police on site. This is a developing situation, and we will give you updates as they become available," the zoo said on Twitter.

[frogmarch]

15. An hour ago, I read an ABC news story that said

the "potential threat" follows an incident at the zoo. That's all it said - an incident.

[frogmarch]

16. Update on Facebook

Brookfield Zoo

· UPDATE: Brookfield Police (Village of Brookfield Government) and Brookfield Zoo Police continue to sweep the premises and are releasing zoogoers, building by building. If you are on site, please remain patient until law enforcement release you. We will share more information as soon as we receive it.

[frogmarch]

17. WGN9 Update

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — A threatening call at Brookfield Zoo caused the premises to lock down on Tuesday evening.

In a press conference, Brookfield Zoo police said a female called a crisis intervention line at around 5:15 p.m. and “threatened to do harm to herself and others at the zoo.”

As a result of the call, police locked down the zoo and a shelter-in-place order for guests was given. Over 50 officers from various jurisdictions responded and a “methodical” sweep of the zoo was conducted.

The caller was not found and all zoogoers were safely escorted out by 8:10 p.m. after they were forced to shelter-in-place, police said.

“In light of the Highland Park shooting, we wanted to do everything in our power to keep our zoo and animals safe,” police said.

“Out of an abundance of caution, visitors at Brookfield Zoo right now are asked to shelter in place and follow guidance by emergency responders and police on site. This is a developing situation, and we will give you updates as they become available,” the zoo originally posted.

The FBI is involved and the suspect who made the call is not in custody at this time.