Chicago police officers, including at least one armed with a shotgun, responded to a false report of an active shooter at the United Center, cutting short a concert by rapper Lil Durk on Saturday night.
Dork was nearing the end of his set when party-goers started running for exits, according to videos posted on social media.
One video showed a People’s Protection Police officer arriving at the scene with a gun, while other videos showed people fighting in the stands.
In a statement, the police said, “The incident was not a bona fide incident. There was no active shooter.”
Police have not released any further details of the incident or their response.
Some videos showed when people left, some stole goods from an unmanned table.
After the show, Dork posted on social media: “Don’t believe the hype we’re having, thank you Chicago. Whoever stole my merchandise tag so I can report you all crazy…”
The venue said in a statement on Sunday that the United Center is working with authorities to investigate the show’s incidents.
“It became clear to all participants that ending the show early was in everyone’s interest because the safety of our guests and staff is a priority,” the United Center said in its statement. “We are grateful that the initial reports of the accident were wrong and that the guests left the facility safely.”
Your role representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
It was your turn, 30 years old It said He canceled most of his tour shows after a medical episode in July, with the exception of the Friday and Saturday shows at the United Center. He performed solo on Fridays and on Saturdays he was part of WGCI Summer Jam.
Durk, whose real name is Durk Derrick Banks, is the Chicago-born founder of the popular music label Only the Family, which includes other Chicago artists, including the late King Von.
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