Chicago Courthouse Lockdown FBI Investigation Underway at Dirksen United States Courthouse

Local media reports that the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago, Illinois is on lockdown amid an ongoing FBI investigation. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as officials respond to the incident.

A witness told ABC7 that officers informed him there was a person armed with a knife inside the building, prompting the lockdown and immediate law enforcement response.

The Chicago courthouse lockdown FBI investigation is currently active, with federal agents working on securing the premises and assessing the situation.

No further details about the suspect or potential victims have been released at this time.