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Chicago Starbucks temporarily closes after bullets hit store

By Carolina Garibay,

2024-09-02

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The Chicago Police Department has opened an investigation after a Starbucks in the Loop was damaged by bullets early Monday morning.

Police responded to the scene around 2:40 a.m. and found two shattered windows, which appeared to have been struck by bullets.

Investigators said their early findings suggest that two suspects fired their weapons before fleeing the scene.

The store was closed at the time, and no one was injured.

Police said no one is in custody.

The Starbucks in question will be closed temporarily. It’s unclear how long it will remain closed.

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who am I

09-04

Never ask for a shot of coffee in Starbucks.

Dragonfly

09-03

It's because People need caffeine Sooooo bad to Function and Starbucks is insanely expensive.coffee..Its the beginning of the ☕ coffee Revolution..No more $8.00 prices for a specialty Latte.. We're not going to take it anymore.😁

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