Navy Pier shooting: Person of interest in custody after Chicago police release surveillance images

CHICAGO - A person of interest is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting at Navy Pier earlier this week, according to Chicago police.

On Thursday, police released three photos of a man wanted for gunning down two former co-workers at Navy Pier on Tuesday.

A CPD community alert described the suspect as a Black man who is 6-foot-2, 230 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

The suspect has been on the run since the shooting happened around 1:17 p.m. Tuesday.

Around 1:30 p.m., first responders swarmed Navy Pier after police said an ex-employee of a subcontractor opened fire on his former co-workers after gaining access through a loading dock near Sable Hotel.

People were asked to shelter in place while the pier went on lockdown.

The employees who were killed worked for Levy Restaurants, a partner of Navy Pier, offering food and beverage services for events and venues.

In a statement, the company referred to them as "family members."

"We’re absolutely devastated. Our hearts break for their families and loved ones, whose lives are forever changed," the statement said.

Navy Pier issued a statement Thursday evening after police announced a person of interest was in custody.

"Navy Pier expresses immense gratitude to the Chicago Police Department for their swift and coordinated efforts following this tragic incident. We are relieved that the suspect has been taken into police custody and extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of Lamont Johnson and Peter Jennings, who were treasured members of the Navy Pier community," the statement reads.

Police said they believe this was an isolated incident.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact Area Three detectives at (312) 744-8261. You can also submit an anonymous tip to CPDTIP.com and use reference #JH496538.