1 in custody after shots fired outside Chicago Federal Building, DHS says
Key Points:
- A shooting incident occurred outside the Kluczynski Federal Building in Chicago's Loop around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, leading to one person being taken into custody.
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed an active shooter report on federal property, with no injuries and only minor property damage reported.
- Chicago police recovered a gun at the scene and indicated that charges against the male suspect are pending.
- The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois stated there is no ongoing threat, and the nearby Dirksen Federal Courthouse remains open.
- The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have limited additional information at this time.