Chicago Chaos: Shootings, Fires, and ICE Clashes in Last 12 Hours

Here’s a numbered summary of notable incidents and developments in Chicago over the past 12 hours. This focuses on public safety, law enforcement actions, and related news.

1. Active Shooter at Walmart in Evergreen Park: Multiple calls reported an active shooter at the Walmart near 95th and Western, with two people confirmed shot and a firearm recovered. Evergreen Park PD cleared the store, confirming the incident as legitimate. Update: The offender is described as a male Black, light complexion, shoulder length dreadlock hair, black hooded sweatshirt w/ white lettering. Wanted for attempted murder, possibly still armed, but the shooter is now in custody.
2. Fire in High-Rise Building: A Still & Box Alarm and EMS Plan I were activated for a fire in Unit 5A at 5201 S Cornell Avenue in Hyde Park. Firefighters responded to contain the blaze.
3. Cargo Theft Pursuit and Arrests Near Joliet: Grundy County authorities pursued a vehicle linked to cargo theft, with five male suspects bailing out near I-80 and Briggs Street. Four were taken into custody near All American Recycling, with a K-9 search ongoing and a drone en route from Country Club Hills PD.
4. Bogus Active Threat Call Downtown: A third-party report of an active shooter at 55 W Monroe led to a response, but it was quickly disregarded as false after on-scene checks showed no activity. SWAT was stood down.
5. ICE Operations and Tear Gas Deployment on Southeast Side: Federal agents conducted arrests, including a vehicle pursuit where a suspect’s car rammed an ICE vehicle. A crowd formed, throwing objects (including an egg) at agents, leading to tear gas use. At least nine people were detained, with reports of injuries to 12 CPD officers and 20 gassed. Local leaders criticized ICE tactics.
6. Concealed-Carry Holder Charged with Attempted Murder: A man with a concealed-carry license faces attempted murder charges for allegedly trying to shoot someone, just weeks after prior gun charges were dropped.
7. Mexican Cartels Targeting Immigration Officers: Federal reports reveal cartels offering bounties for disrupting enforcement in Chicago, ranging from $2K for intel to $50K for assassinations.
8. ICE Barred from Civil Arrests at Cook County Courts: Chief Judge Timothy Evans issued an immediate order prohibiting ICE from making civil immigration arrests at any county court facility.
9. Gang Activity Near Leighton Courthouse: A group of young men was spotted flashing guns with extended magazines in broad daylight near the courthouse, highlighting ongoing gang issues.
10. Delayed Shooting Report in Little Village: A person shot in the arm at 1650 S Hamlin sought help hours later, with EMS responding; the incident was delayed due to encryption.

These events underscore ongoing challenges in public safety, immigration enforcement, and crime in the city.