Addison shooting reports: Police response underway on La Porte Drive; Details here

Police are responding on the 200 block of La Porte Drive in Addison, Illinois, the Addison Police Department said, amid reports of a shooting.

Updated on: Oct 30, 2025, 23:53:04 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A police response was underway on the 200 Block of La Porte Drive in Addison, Illinois on Thursday afternoon amid reports of a shooting. The Addison Police Department confirmed in a post on X that a response was underway on the 200 block of La Porte Drive.

Some reports stated based on local scanner audio that the incident stemmed from an officer being fired at from one of the residences on La Porte Drive, which injured the officer.

However, the details of the incident remain unclear as police have not confirmed if shots were fired.

In a follow-up post, the Addison Police Department said that the response was still underway on the road and locals were asked to avoid the area.

A shelter in place was issued for the entire city of Addison for what the police said is still an active situation.

Addison Trail High School, which located close to the La Porte Avenue where the shooting took place, was placed on a secure lockdown. Officers said that the students have been taken to a sage house,

This is a breaking news.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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