A SWAT team was deployed to Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago after a gun was found within the premises, authorities have confirmed. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening at the River North location, led to one person being taken into custody. The Chicago Police Department was on the scene at 401 N. Wabash Ave. around 6:50 p.m., responding to the security breach, according to a report by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Officials have remained tight-lipped about the identity of the individual apprehended, withholding details on age and gender. The person in custody was reportedly taken "without incident," and the scene was swarmed with numerous police and fire rescue vehicles. An armored police vehicle also marked the response to this event within the Trump-branded property. No injuries or further security threats have been reported following the incident.
In a related confirmation, the Chicago Police conveyed to ABC 7 Chicago, "Responding officers took one person into custody without incident and recovered the gun." They also noted that the investigation remains active. The hotel stands as a prominent feature in Chicago's skyline and has been the site of previous incidents including a March event where graffiti promoting political messages was discovered on the property's exterior.
It was confirmed that former President Donald Trump was not in the city at the time of the incident, and no visits from him were scheduled for the week. With investigations ongoing, Chicago police have yet to divulge any additional specifics concerning the motives or circumstances leading to the discovery of the firearm. As the story unfolds, more information is expected to be made available to the public in due course.
