Chicago O'Hare airport: Police respond to reports of shooting at terminal 2

Police are responding to reports of a shooting incident at Terminal 2 of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. A person has reportedly been shot near Door 2C.

Updated on: Mar 12, 2025, 13:35:08 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Police are responding to a reported shooting at Terminal 2 of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. According to Chicago Scanner, the incident began as a fight between two people near Door 2A, with the shooting occurring near Door 2C. One person was reportedly shot and several bullet casings were found at the scene. Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the incident.

Police are responding to reports of a shooting incident at Terminal 2 of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. (Representational Image/ UnSplash)

Photos and videos from the scene show a heavy police presence, with one person lying on the floor suffering from a gunshot wound. According to Captured News, access to Terminal 2 -Lower Level has been taped off and is closed to all traffic at this time.

As of now, no details are available on the suspect or the victim. It is also unclear if the incident has affected operations inside the airport.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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