Reports indicate that a gunman is barricaded in a store near the DNC convention in Chicago.
The FBI is on the scene, assisting local law enforcement.
According to Fox News reporter Garrett Tenney, there was a heavy police and SWAT presence responding to a gunman barricaded in a store about four blocks from the DNC at the United Center in Chicago. A police helicopter flew overhead, an armored vehicle responded, and a SWAT team with shields was on the ground.
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Heavy police & SWAT response to what I’m told is a gunman barricaded in a store about 4 blocks from the DNC at the United Center in Chicago. Police chopper in the air, armored vehicle rolled up, SWAT team w/ shields. pic.twitter.com/tsPpC6r9oq
— Garrett Tenney (@Garrett_FoxNews) August 20, 2024
“I’m told by police the barricaded gunman is wanted for murder. The store is part of a strip mall that includes a grocery store. SWAT team is now preparing to send up a drone over the site,” Tenney said.
SWAT is now on the roof of the strip mall and armored SWAT vehicle is in the alley behind the strip mall.
— Garrett Tenney (@Garrett_FoxNews) August 20, 2024
Earlier on Tuesday, a bomb threat was sent via email to a local Fox affiliate.
Far-left protesters issued threats to bomb the DNC convention.
Chicago police are investigating a claim that pipe bombs were potentially planted at four hotels near the convention site.
The threats allegedly came from an email going by the name “Kid.Sniffers,” who explained their motive was in reaction to the “genocidal” regime in Israel, stating, “We placed bombs in your hotels. F*ck you and all the DNC bastards. You will understand what they [Palestinians] are going through.”
Police believe that the bomb threat may be a hoax.
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Another DNC pipe bomb hoax?
— As4Me&MyHouse (@4Me_N_MyHouse) August 20, 2024
Threats of pipe bombs at hotels near the DNC may be a hoax according to police. Nothing suspicious has been found at this time.
The threats came from an email going by the name 'Kid.Sniffers,' who explained their motive was in reaction to the… pic.twitter.com/DLtGZi0SfM
Chicago police said to expect bigger protests today.
Are you ready for Day 2 of the DNC?
— Stu (@thestustustudio) August 20, 2024
One direct action that everyone should be keeping an eye on today is the protest outside the Israeli consulate. pic.twitter.com/Q1WjH8WM1L
