COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL — One person was killed Saturday afternoon outside Hillcrest High School, when an argument between parents attending a junior high basketball tournament escalated into a shooting, school officials said.

A team from Markham-based Prairie-Hills District 144 was attending the tournament, when the “targeted dispute” turned into gun violence, the district said in a letter to parents. The shooting happened as the tournament was in progress, just before 1:30 p.m., in the parking lot of the school at 174th and Pulaski, the letter said.

Bremen District 228 also issued a statement on the incident, and a representative confirmed the shooting was fatal.

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“Our deepest condolences go out to the family, loved ones, and all those affected by this heartbreaking event,” Bremen District 228 Administration wrote in a statement. “The incident is currently under investigation, and we are fully cooperating with law enforcement.”

The investigation is active, and additional details were not available as of 7 p.m. Saturday. It is not known if police have made an arrest in the incident. Patch has reached out to police for more information.

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“The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community continue to be our highest priority,” Bremen District 228 said. ” Counselors and support resources are available for anyone in need during this difficult time.”

Prairie-Hills District 144 officials said they are cooperating with Country Clubs Hills police.

“Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this serious incident,” the district wrote,”and we recognize violence is an issue in our community…”

District 144 said a district administrator will be available over the weekend, and counselors available for students and staff when school resumes Tuesday.


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