Shots fired outside Deerfield motel

Deerfield police are investigating shots fired outside of a hotel this afternoon.

At about 4:30 p.m. a witness reported seeing a person on foot who shot four times at a vehicle outside the Red Roof Inn, 340 S. Waukegan Road.

Police were unable to locate any victims or the offender.

The witness described the shooter as a black male with cornrows wearing gray jeans and a hoodie. Police believe the shooter may have been staying at the Red Roof Inn but a search of the rooms did not turn up anything, police said.

Police continue to investigate the matter. Anyone with information can call (847) 945-8636.