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Authorities responding to incident in lobby of Dirksen Federal Building
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 22 – Federal and local law enforcement responded to an undisclosed incident at the Dirksen Federal Building with no injuries or arrests reported, according to officials.
- On July 22, 2025, federal and local law enforcement responded to a knife threat in the Dirksen lobby, and the building was locked down.
- At the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, which houses three federal courts, Larry Merritt, Chicago Fire Department spokesperson, said a fire ambulance was on standby.
- Negotiators secured the scene, officers blocked nearby streets, and occupants were told to stay put and avoid the lobby, U.S. Attorney’s office spokesperson Joseph Fitzpatrick said.
- According to U.S. Marshals Service spokesperson Brady McCarron, there was no threat to bystanders, and no injuries or arrests have been reported, authorities said.
- This incident remains a developing story, with U.S. Marshals Service saying the man was stopped before reaching security and access to other federal facilities, including the Kluczynski Federal Building, was restricted.
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Chicago Federal Courthouse evacuated after man with knife threatens self
A man armed with a knife triggered a lockdown and mandatory evacuation at Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Tuesday. Authorities say the individual was threatening self-harm. No injuries were reported, and the FBI, US Marshals, and local police responded.
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Usa newsStandoff at Dirksen Federal Courthouse with knife-wielding man ends after 9 hours
The man held up a sign that read "call lawyer" during the lengthy standoff, which led to a mandatory evacuation. There were no reports of injuries, and there was no danger to the public, authorities said.
Authorities responding to incident in lobby of Dirksen Federal Building
CHICAGO — Authorities are responding to an incident in the lobby of the Dirksen Federal Building Tuesday morning. The FBI is responding to the incident and the US Marshals are the lead agency. It's unclear what exactly is happening at this time. A source told WGN News the building is not on lockdown and employees have been directed to avoid the lobby. A crew is headed to the scene. WGN News will update this story once more information becomes av…
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