Chicago, Illinois – Two teens were arrested after police recovered multiple modified firearms in McKinley Park.
According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded to multiple 911 calls around 9:12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, reporting an individual who allegedly dropped a gun inside a restaurant in the 3500 block of South Western Boulevard.
Officers said they located an individual matching the caller’s description and attempted to detain him. Police allege the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Jon Twist, struggled with officers, and an extended magazine fell to the floor during the encounter. After he was taken into custody, officers reported recovering a short-barreled assault rifle from his waistband. Investigators later determined the firearm had been reported stolen.
Police said a second suspect, identified as 19-year-old Santino Rico, allegedly fled the restaurant and dropped another short-barreled assault rifle during the pursuit. Officers assigned to the 9th District took him into custody without further incident. Authorities said the recovered rifle was equipped with a laser sight attachment and a machinegun conversion device.
According to CPD, members of the Bureau of Detectives, Major Crime Division and the Crime Gun Intelligence Center, along with the ATF Chicago Field Division, obtained digital evidence that assisted in securing charges.
Both suspects face multiple felony weapons charges.
The incident may raise concerns among nearby residents and students in the McKinley Park area.
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