Chicago Police said the 22-year-old was trying to enter Millennium Park about 7:20 p.m. but refused to be checked by a metal-detecting wand at the entry point. Then, he jumped a fence and allegedly pulled out a gun and opened fire as a security guard approached. The guard shot him.
Police said the 22-year-old was trying to enter the park about 7:20 p.m. but refused to be checked by a metal-detecting wand at the entry point. Then, he jumped a fence and allegedly pulled out a gun and opened fire as a security guard approached. The guard shot him.
The wounded man took off for Chicago's Riverwalk. A witness said that he jumped onto a tourist boat and tried to jump into the Chicago River, but was captured by Chicago police.Another shooting in downtown Chicago Friday night turned into a chaotic scene on the Riverwalk. Chicago police tweeted Saturday: "#ChicagoPolice @CPDMarineUnit #scubadivers recovered a weapon from the #ChicagoRiver in relation to the shooting at #MillenniumPark @Chicago_Police #Detectives to continue with the investigation #teamwork".
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