The Brief
- Cook County Jail staff found a loaded 9mm handgun during routine intake screening on July 29.
- The sheriff’s office said 23-year-old Philip Robinson now faces additional felony weapons charges.
- Officials said the firearm was recovered before it entered the secure area of the jail.
CHICAGO – A Chicago man is facing new felony charges after authorities said a loaded gun was found in his pants while he was being processed at the Cook County Jail last week.
Loaded gun found during Cook County Jail intake
What we know:
Cook County Jail correctional staff recovered the firearm around 9:36 a.m. on July 29 while screening an incoming person in custody, according to the sheriff’s office.
The weapon was a 9mm Taurus handgun loaded with 13 rounds, including one in the chamber. Officials said it was detected during routine screening and recovered before it entered the secure facility.…