At approximately 8:30 a.m. today, Feb. 4, 2022, Naperville Police Officers responded to an apartment complex on the 900 block of Fairway Drive for a report of a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

Responding officers located the victim, who was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased. Officers quickly developed a lead on a possible suspect, who was taken into custody at approximately 3:52 p.m. following an hours-long standoff with police at an apartment building on the same block that the incident occurred.

Preliminary investigation indicates the victim and the person of interest knew each other and that this was not a random incident. This remains an ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. The DuPage County Coroner’s Office is also conducting their investigation into this incident and additional information from their office will not be available until tomorrow at the earliest. 

Residents in the immediate area were contacted by police and notified to stay inside their homes as this incident unfolded. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Naperville Police Department at (630) 420-6665 and ask for the Investigations Division.

About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 145,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.