Chicago officer arrested after gun incident at suburban bar
Posted June 24, 2018 7:00 am
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say an off-duty Chicago police officer was arrested after reportedly pulling out a pistol during a confrontation outside a suburban bar.
Rosemont police say the Chicago officer was attempting to help bouncers escort people from the Park Tavern when he and others started yelling at each other about 3 a.m. Sunday. Police say the officer drew the handgun and pointed it in front of him before he was disarmed by another patron.
Rosemont police say the officer was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault with a firearm and later released on bond. Rosemont police also contacted the Chicago Police Department's internal affairs division.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.