Police Officer Shot in Romeoville, Suspect in Custody After Manhunt

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Police Officer Shot in Romeoville, Suspect in Custody After Manhunt
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A Romeoville police officer was shot in the shoulder by a suspect who opened fire at officers investigating a stolen car. The suspect, who was out on parole, was arrested after an hours-long manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The officer is recovering, and the suspect was found hiding in a backyard less than a mile away from the incident. Residents in the area were shocked by the incident, and the Chicago area has seen a difficult year for first responders with multiple deaths.

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