Crime & Safety
Gun Found On 'Reckless' Driver At 106th And Western: Police
Police said they found a gun on a driver pulled over for reckless driving Monday afternoon in Beverly.
CHICAGO — A gun was found on a driver who was stopped near 106th and Western in the Beverly neighborhood on Monday, police in the city's 22nd District have said. A 28-year-old man was arrested around 1:15 p.m. after Chicago police pulled him over on a call of him driving recklessly.
Police said officers at the scene saw the man put a gun in his waistband as he was getting out of the car during the stop.
A photo of the gun is shared by police below.
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Charges were still pending against the man Monday night.
On Monday 08 June, members of the 22nd District observed a reckless driver on 106th and Western. Upon exiting his vehicle, the subject was observed placing a handgun in his waistband. The 28 year old male was subsequently taken into custody and the below weapon was recovered. pic.twitter.com/bRwwJXPDmr
— 22nd District - Morgan Park (@ChicagoCAPS22) June 8, 2020
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