A Melrose Park Amazon shooting left one person dead on Thursday, June 4, 2026, after gunfire was reported at an employee garage in the Chicago suburb, officials said.

Authorities are searching for the suspect after the fatal shooting at an Amazon Fulfillment Center facility on North Fifth Avenue in Melrose Park, Illinois.

Melrose Park Amazon Shooting Under Investigation

Police were called shortly after 9:00 AM local time on Thursday, June 4, 2026, after reports of a shooting inside a restricted-access parking garage at the facility.

Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute between two individuals that escalated into gunfire. Officials said the garage is accessible only to employees, leading authorities to treat the case as an isolated incident rather than a random attack.

The victim was taken in critical condition to a nearby hospital and later died during surgery, according to law enforcement officials. Authorities had not released the victim’s identity pending family notification.

Suspect Remains at Large

The suspect fled before officers arrived and remained at large as the investigation continued. Police recovered two spent shell casings at the scene and were reviewing surveillance footage and other evidence to identify and locate the person responsible.

About 60 employees were present at the facility when the shooting occurred. Officials said no other injuries were reported and there was no indication of an ongoing threat to workers or the surrounding community.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting in the investigation. Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact investigators.

The case remains active, and authorities are expected to release more details as they review evidence and continue the search for the suspect.