Willis Tower

Chicago Police responded to an “active shooter call” in Willis Tower in the city’s Loop on Wednesday, but later found the reports to be unfounded, according to authorities.

Chicago Police responded to an “active shooter call” in Willis Tower in the city’s Loop on Wednesday, but later found the reports to be unfounded, according to authorities. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

Chicago Police confirmed they are responding to a call of an “incident” at the Willis Tower in Chicago’s Loop Wednesday afternoon.

When asked about the activity at the skyscraper, located at 233 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said during a press conference Wednesday that officers found any reports of an active shooter to be unfounded.

Chicago Police confirmed they are responding to a call of an “incident” at the Willis Tower in Chicago’s Loop Wednesday afternoon.

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