FREEPORT (WREX) — A "critical incident" has closed a part of a major roadway through Freeport Thursday morning as police investigate.

Freeport Police announced in a statement Thursday morning that officers are investigating a "critical incident" in the 1700 block of S. Galena Ave.

Police say S. Galena Ave. is shut down in that area during the investigation. the 1700 block of S. Galena Ave. is located between S. Armstrong Ave. and E. South St.

Police ask the public to stay away from the area as their investigation continues.

In the announcement, police said there is no further threat to the public.

The announcement came in a post to the Freeport Police Department's Facebook page just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday.

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