Crime
Recently Fired Employee Fatally Shoots Two Persons at Chicago’s Navy Pier, Suspect in custody
Two individuals were injured in a shooting incident at Chicago’s well-known Navy Pier on Tuesday afternoon, as confirmed by the Chicago Fire Department.
The shooting reportedly took place shortly before 1:45 p.m. in the 900 block of East Grand Avenue, which encompasses a section of Navy Pier, one of the city’s most frequented tourist spots along Lake Michigan.
Tragically, both individuals who were shot at Chicago’s Navy Pier earlier today have now been pronounced dead.
The victims have been identified as two males, one approximately 51 years old and the other around 47 years old.
According to initial reports, the suspect is a former employee who was recently terminated from a restaurant located within Navy Pier.
He was terminated on October 14th.
Witnesses last saw him fleeing the area near the loading dock, reportedly still wearing a chef’s uniform.
At this time, the suspect remains at large. Chicago Police have confirmed that an active search is underway to locate and apprehend him.
The police are urging anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward, as they continue their investigation into this tragic incident.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.