Police search for armed man in Lake Barrington wanted for Chicago homicide

Police in suburban Lake Barrington are searching for a man Tuesday wanted in connection with a slaying in Chicago.

The Lake County sheriff's office closed off several streets about 2 p.m. and asked people to avoid Route 14 near Pepper Road and the area between Pepper and Kelsey roads.

"Multiple law enforcement are searching for a possible armed subject wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide," officials said.

The man, 28, fled a business near Route 14 and Pepper Road, officials said.

He was seen wearing a cut-off T-shirt and is believed to be armed.

Officials wouldn't release information about the Chicago slaying. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.