Reports suggest that emergency crews surrounded the Trump Tower after reports of an active shooter earlier today. Unconfirmed reports of a woman potentially armed with an assault rifle sparked a massive police and SWAT presence, and people were urged to stay away.
Former President Donald Trump recently stated that he expected to be arrested in connection with the investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney soon. He went on to call for protests as New York law enforcement prepares for a possible indictment. A photo of Donald Trump’s plane taking off to fly to New York for his arrest was also leaked.
The controversy sparked around the hush money payment that Cohen admitted that he made to Stormy Daniels during the fall of Trump’s 2016 White House bid to keep her from coming forward about an alleged affair she had with the then-candidate. Trump has denied the affair. Previously, TMZ reported that Daniels was experiencing the impact of Trump’s potential impending arrest and reportedly strengthening her security after receiving multiple threats.
Reports on armed woman entering the building
Chicago Police initially only confirmed there was a “call of service” at the Trump International Hotel and Tower, which is located in the city’s central Loop near the Chicago River. It was reported that the armed woman was involved in a domestic-related incident and that she entered the building.
Unconfirmed social media reports also claimed that she had barricaded herself inside the building, allegedly holding other people hostage with her rifle, though this hasn’t been officially confirmed by police.
At 1.30pm local time, Chicago Police said SWAT officers were on-scene and confirmed the incident is domestic-related.
“At this time, we believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public,” they added at the time.
At least one police helicopter was also at the scene and the road outside had been closed in both directions while police surrounded the scene and investigated.
SWAT team has surrounded Trump Tower in Chicago after a women entered the building brandishing a rifle. pic.twitter.com/ZlmSENDGXT
— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) April 5, 2023
