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.
Crime
One Suspect Released Without Charges in Connection to Officer Enrique Martinez’s Fatal Shooting
Authorities have confirmed that one of the two individuals detained in connection with the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez has been released without any charges filed.
Police initially took both individuals into custody on Monday night after the tragic incident that claimed the life of the 26-year-old officer.
After conducting further inquiries, investigators determined that one of the detainees had no involvement in the shooting and subsequently released them without any charges.
The second individual remains in custody as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Officer Martinez’s death.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are thoroughly examining all evidence and statements related to the incident.
Additional updates will be provided as the case progresses, and law enforcement officials are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.