CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a ride-share driver and his teen passenger after a shooting at a movie theatre in the city’s South Loop.
The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the ICON Movie Theater in South Loop, located in the 1100 block of South Delano Court.
CPD said 35-year-old Babacar Mbengue was charged Sunday with one felony count of reckless discharge of a firearm following an argument with a 16-year-old male.
The 16-year-old was also charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by someone under the age of 21.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the teen jumped out of the ride-share without paying his fare. Mbengue reportedly followed him into the theatre, and a physical altercation ensued. During the fight, a handgun fell from the teen’s pocket and Mbengue picked it up and fired into the floor.
Police evacuated the movie theater and took both Mbengue and the 16-year-old into custody after the incident. A firearm was recovered at the scene by police.
No one was injured during the exchange.