What started as a 911 report of a person with a gun on Chicago's Near West Side ended with one person in handcuffs and a firearm off the street, according to police in the 12th District. Officers responding Monday to the 2500 block of West Walton said they recovered a gun and arrested a suspect on allegations that include aggravated assault with a handgun and domestic battery.
Domestic violence is real! BT 1221 responded to a call in the 2500 blk of W Walton for a person w/ a gun. A person was arrested for Agg Assault - Handgun & Domestic Battery & 1 firearm was recovered. https://x.com/i/status/2018393254576759029
— Chicago Police, 12th District Near West (@ChicagoCAPS12) February 2, 2026
Police Account And Arrest
In a social media update from Chicago Police, 12th District Near West, officers on beat BT 1221 said they responded to a 911 call about a person with a gun in the 2500 block of West Walton. The post reports that officers took one person into custody, arrested on allegations of "Agg Assault - Handgun & Domestic Battery," and that one firearm was recovered at the scene.
Where It Happened And Who Patrols The Area
The incident falls within the Chicago Police Department's 12th District, which covers the Near West Side and operates out of a station at 1412 S. Blue Island Avenue. The district's patrol area includes West Town, Humboldt Park and the Lower West Side. District contact information and non-emergency numbers are listed on the Chicago Police Department's 12th District page.
Help And Legal Context
The same social post shared the National Domestic Violence Hotline number, 1-800-799-7233, for confidential help and referrals, according to The National Domestic Violence Hotline. Police emphasized the arrest as an allegation, and under Illinois law, domestic battery and related charges can bring anything from misdemeanor to felony penalties, depending on the specific circumstances and any prior convictions under the state statute.
Why This Matters
Each stop that turns up a weapon becomes part of a larger effort to trace crime guns and build cases, although actually tracking those firearms and pinning down accountability remains complicated work. Reporting by The Trace has documented the scale of recovered guns and the hurdles investigators face once a weapon is logged into evidence.
What To Expect Next
Police did not release the suspect's name in the brief social media update and did not provide additional details about injuries or a possible motive. If prosecutors choose to file charges, a court record would typically follow. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the 12th District non-emergency line at 312-746-8396 or call 911 in an emergency, according to the district's contact page.
