Chicago police seize dozens of firearms from Bridgeport home after domestic dispute

The Brief

  • Chicago police responded to a domestic altercation at a Bridgeport home, where witnesses said officers removed dozens of firearms after surrounding the property.
  • Neighbors said they were shocked by the heavy police presence and described the family as friendly, adding they were especially concerned because children were in the home.
  • Police said a 55-year-old man was taken into custody following the alleged battery. Area One detectives continue to investigate.

CHICAGO Bridgeport residents were startled Sunday after Chicago police surrounded a home and removed multiple firearms following a domestic altercation, according to witnesses and police.

The backstory:

Witnesses said several police vehicles responded to the area near Emerald Avenue and 30th Street, where officers were seen carrying numerous firearms from the home, including long guns.

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