Evergreen Park: Reports of shooting, active shooter at local Walmart, injuries reported

Shooting at Evergreen Park Walmart injures multiple. several hurt fleeing; heavy police response seen in videos at West 95th St.

Updated on: Oct 16, 2025, 02:35:02 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting was reported at the Walmart near Evergreen Park in Illinois on Wednesday afternoon. There was a massive police presence at the Walmart Supercenter on West 95th Street, Evergreen Park.

Reports indicated that at least two people were shot, and multiple were injured while fleeing the active shooter situation. A confirmation from local authorities is awaited.

A video from the scene surfaced, which showed a massive police response in the area. Here's the video:

West 95th Street in Evergreen Park, Illinois, runs east–west through the village, just south of Chicago.

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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