Chicago homicide suspect taken into custody in Lake Barrington after manhunt

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Manhunt underway for Chicago homicide suspect on the run in Lake County

Authorities in Lake County are searching for a reportedly armed and dangerous man wanted in connection with a homicide in Chicago.

Authorities in Lake County arrested a man wanted in connection with a homicide in Chicago after an hourslong manhunt.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday afternoon that 38-year-old Osceola Little, of Washington, fled from Chicago police at a business near Route 14 and Pepper Road. 

Officials said around 8 a.m., Little was barricaded in an industrial area in Lake Barrington. He was arrested around 8:30 p.m., according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Little is allegedly wanted in connection with a homicide in Chicago. He was charged with possession of a firearm as a felon and is being held without bond. 

All Barrington District 220 schools were placed under "Secure the Building & Teach" protocol Tuesday, meaning all people were required to stay in the building. Access to school district buildings was blocked as classes continued as normal.

Read about the latest update from police HERE.