Two police officers were shot in central Illinois early Saturday while responding to a report of a naked man walking in the street.

Illinois State Police said, around 2:30 a.m., Ford County Sheriff's Department and Gibson City Police Department officers responded to a report of a naked man, identified as 70-year-old David Jordan, walking in the 100 block of Ash Street in Gibson City.

"Upon attempting to make contact with Jordan at his residence, officers were met with gunfire," police said.

A Gibson City police officer and a Ford County deputy were shot, and were taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.

Shortly after the officers were shot, Jordan's house caught fire and burned to the ground.

Jordan, last seen naked, fled the scene. 

A neighbor said armed state police scoured the neighborhood on Saturday for signs of Jordan.

"Three state troopers came around the house right across the street from me, guns drawn, and went into the house. That house is abandoned. There's no one living in there now," David Norbot said.

Police said Jordan should be considered armed and dangerous. He might be using a red bicycle.

Anyone who sees him should call 911, or contact the Gibson City Police Department at 217-784-8666.