The shooting took place in Rockford, Illinois, northwest of Chicago.
Three people died and at least three others were injured after one person randomly opened fire at a bowling alley in Rockford, Illinois, on Saturday night.
The shooting took place in Don Carter Lanes just before 7 pm local time, according to the Rockford Police Department.
Police said a suspect was taken into custody.
“When the officers arrived at the scene, the sniper was still in the building,” Rockford Police Chief Dan O’Shea said at a news conference. “No policeman we know fired their guns at this point, but the individual we believe is responsible, and the only individual we believe is involved at this point, we can have in custody. But it is yet to be determined.”
Speaking of the shooting, O’Shea said the police “believe it is random”.
The State Prosecutor’s Office has been notified and the investigation is ongoing.
At least two teenagers were among the dead, O’Shea said, but he was unable to provide further details about the injured or dead people.
“We are working with business owners, they are on site providing all the cooperation they can to help us,” said O’Shea.
Police said some people were shot outside the building and others inside.
Rockford, one of the largest cities in Illinois, is located about 90 minutes from Chicago and two hours southwest of Milwaukee.