Shots fired in Lincoln Park by Harvey mayor’s security detail trying to stop robbery, CPD says

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police confirmed shots were fired by the Harvey mayor’s security detail in Lincoln Park Wednesday afternoon.

The shots were fired in an attempt to thwart a robbery.

Chicago police said four young men jumped out of a Black Jeep SRT in black ski masks. The mayor’s security detail fired shots, hitting the back window of the car as the alleged offenders jumped back in and sped off.

The city of Harvey released a statement saying that one of the armed men turned toward the security detail with his gun pointed, prompting the security officer to open fire.

Chicago police said the alleged robbers did not fire shots back at the security guard. Police also confirmed the guard is not a member of the Harvey Police Department but is private security.

The mayor was not harmed during the incident, the city of Harvey said.

No one is currently in custody, Chicago police said. Police said they aren’t aware of anyone who was struck by gunfire, but it’s possible the would-be robbers were struck as they fled.

There was a significant police presence at North and Halsted around 3 p.m., with Halsted taped off.

It was not immediately apparent whether the robbery was targeting a person or a store, or if the Harvey mayor was involved. Several high end design stores are located at that intersection, including Design Within Reach, Hay, Joybird and CB2. The intersection is also near the Lincoln Park Apple Store.