Police: Area secure after shooter barricaded in Midlothian home

MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. - 3PM UPDATE: Police say the suspect is in custody.

Midlothian police say the 153rd Place and Hamlin Avenue area is now secure following an incident with an armed suspect.

Around 5 a.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired.

Police say an individual was shooting and ran into a home near Hamlin Avenue and 153rd Place.

There was a heavy police presence into the early afternoon as officials attempted to arrest the suspect, according to the Midlothian Police Chief.

As of 1 p.m. Sunday, the situation was resolved. Midlothian police say they plan to release more information as soon as possible.