In a shocking incident in Lost Nation on Wednesday, multiple individuals were injured in a shooting in rural Dixon. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a ‘mass casualty incident’, but there has been no official confirmation on whether any of the victims succumbed to their injuries. Contrary to initial reports of an active shooter, the individual believed to be responsible for the gunfire was fatally shot.
The shooting occurred at Lost Lake, near Lost Nation, during the afternoon hours. A deputy from Ogle County, present at the scene, disclosed that gunshots were heard at a specific location in Lost Lake. Several individuals sustained injuries in an unincorporated area situated between Dixon and Oregon, while deputies were observed outside a gated community at an undisclosed address.
The incident was reported to the Sheriff’s office around 12:00 pm local time, prompting deputies to swiftly reach the 400 block of Wild Rice Lane in Lost Nation, located 13 miles east of Grand Detour. The exact number of individuals affected by the shooting remains unclear at this time.
The gunfire took place 13 miles east of Grand Detour, with details currently scarce. Traffic has been redirected from Wild Rice Lane due to the severity of the situation.
Following the mass shooting in rural Dixon, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office has initiated an investigation into the incident. This breaking news has caused concern and raised questions about the safety of the community. As more information becomes available, authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to this tragic event.