Three Dead, Including Suspect, After Shooting Near Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn

A shooting outside Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn, Illinois, United States, left three people dead on Tuesday afternoon, including the suspect. The incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. while students were still inside for after-school programs.

Shooting Incident and Response

Authorities said more than 100 students were immediately placed on a hard lockdown after gunfire erupted in the 6400 block of 16th Street. Officers nearby heard the shots and responded within moments. Witnesses reported hearing around 20 shots during the incident.

Police confirmed that two dark sedans collided in front of the school. Both vehicles showed visible damage, including shattered windows and bullet holes. Officers reported seeing a man shooting a rifle into another car. When they approached, the suspect opened fire on them. The officers took cover and did not return fire.

Casualties and Suspect’s Death

Police Division Commander Michael Fellows stated that the shooter appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In total, three people were pronounced dead in what investigators are calling a domestic-related shooting.

Impact on School and Community

Lincoln Middle School confirmed it will remain closed on Wednesday. Counselors and social workers will be available to assist students in processing the traumatic incident. No students or staff were physically harmed, and police emphasized that the public is not in danger.

Residents of Berwyn have been urged to remain cautious and report any suspicious activity to authorities as the investigation continues. Roads surrounding the school remained closed for several hours while investigators processed the scene.

This was the first major violent incident reported at the school in recent memory, leaving many residents shaken. The police continue to investigate the circumstances behind the shooting.