Person shot, killed inside Amazon employee parking garage in Melrose Park

A person was shot and killed inside an Amazon facility parking garage in Melrose Park, Illinois, on Thursday morning. 

Melrose Park police said after 9:10 a.m., officers received a call for a person shot in the parking garage that is only accessible to employees. 

The victim was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood in critical condition and was later pronounced dead. 

Police said the suspect fled the scene.   

Melrose Park police confirmed this was an isolated incident involving a fight between two people. Two shell casings were found on the scene. 

The West Suburban Major Crime Task Force is investigating, and Cook County Sheriff's deputies are reviewing footage from the scene. 

An Amazon spokesperson said officials are working with police and adding additional security to the area. The spokesperson released the following statement: 

"This is a senseless tragedy. Our thoughts are with our employee's family, friends, and our team at our Melrose Park delivery station. Right now, our priority is supporting them. The area around the station has been deemed safe, and we've added additional security."