Two shot, killed at Navy Pier by ‘disgruntled ex employee

Two men identified as Peter Jennings and Lamont Antwon Johnson lost their lives on Tuesday afternoon in a shooting by a disgruntled ex-employee at Navy Pier, according to Chicago police.

The incident occurred around 1:18 p.m., on the north side of Navy Pier near an administrative office in a loading dock area.

Police said the former employee went to the loading dock, fired multiple shots and struck two men.

The victims, Antwon Johnson, 47, and Peter Jennings, 51, were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where they died from their injuries.

“We’d like to offer our condolences to the victims, their families and their loved ones,” police said.

A person of interest is being sought, but is believed to not be in the area of Navy Pier. Detectives are still processing the scene.

Unconfirmed reports from police scanner traffic described the possible suspect as wearing a white mask and a white chef’s uniform.

“Our manager got a phone call and that’s how he found out what was going on. He started shutting all the lights down, he closed all the gates. We left all of our stuff on the floor… and then we all huddled in the back storage room. Had all the lights off and just kind of patiently waited to get any kind of word on what was going on,” said one employee at Navy Pier.

Navy Pier was temporarily closed following the incident, and visitors were asked to evacuate.