Navy Pier shooting: 1 of 2 killed by disgruntled Levy employee identified as longtime worker Lamont Johnson; the killer is still on the loose

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police continue to search for the gunman after two people were shot and killed at Navy Pier on Tuesday afternoon.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified one of the victims as 51-year-old Lamont Johnson.

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Johnson’s aunt said he worked at Navy Pier for more than 20 years. The family are devastated by his death and say he was a caring man who always helped those around him.

“The last 24 hours have left me numb, immobilized me to the point where I just sat around all day,” said Candy Johnson Rogers.

The second victim has not yet been identified, and police are still looking for the perpetrator.

“I will remember him as a caring and generous person,” Candy Johnson said. “He was just trying to help others, he was a good person.

Johnson left behind three daughters and a son.

“One daughter was in hospital for 10 days, he only left on Friday and stayed with her all day and then he was brought to the same hospital, possibly in a body bag,” his aunt said.

An angry employee shot and killed two of his former co-workers at Navy Pier on Tuesday, police said. Police are still searching for the shooter.

“They brought out automatic weapons, full SWAT gear, shields, everything works,” said Trent Halasek, visiting from Ohio.

This happened as people thronged the popular tourist spot that day.

“We had to close the whole store, lock down the whole Navy Pier,” said Diamond Foster, who works at Navy Pier. “Everyone was just closing down. We’ve had customers come in from the back.”

Investigators reported that the suspect was fired from his job on October 14.

The shooting caused the pier to be blocked for a short time.

Although police said the incident occurred in a loading dock service area and not in a public place.

“As the former employer of the subcontractor, he had access,” said Navy Pier Executive Director Brian Murphy. “He knew how to get to the loading dock and then we used our cameras to record the fact that he left the dock.”
Two men died.

Levy confirmed that the victims worked for a restaurant and hotel company, and in a statement said, in part, “Our hearts break for their families and loved ones whose lives have been changed forever.”

Chicago police said Wednesday morning that they had no one in custody. We were told they know who they are looking for, but did not name the suspect.

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