Security Increased Around Chicago’s Trump Tower after Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion
Marked Police Squad Cars Deployed Outside Trump Tower
Marked police squad cars were positioned outside Trump Tower in downtown Chicago on Thursday, a day after a Cybertruck blew up outside the Trump International Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Investigation Ongoing in Las Vegas
The Tesla truck was parked in the valet area outside the Las Vegas hotel and casino. It exploded and caught fire, killing the driver and injuring 7 people. There was little damage to the hotel entrance.
Authorities Investigate Cause of Explosion
Authorities said it was a rented vehicle and appeared to have a load of fireworks. They have not said if it was a targeted event or terrorism but here in Chicago, police were deployed to keep an eye on Trump Tower.
Increased Security Measures in Place
Police were seen today going in and out of the building and patrolling outside. A K9 police dog walked around outside.
Expert Weighs in on Security Challenges
Former U.S. Secret Service Agent Michael Verden said on Good Day Chicago that urban environments present security challenges.
“I think it goes back to how far away you can keep those vehicles. There’s also detection devices, as far as explosives, chemical, biological, radiological, that can be in place that could detect there’s a vehicle there with explosives,” Verden said.
Chicago Police Increase Security at Trump Tower
Chicago police have increased security at Trump Tower before. Right now, it doesn’t appear to be at the level they had during the Democratic National Convention or on Election Day, when they used Streets and Sanitation trucks as blockades.
Elon Musk Provides Key Information
Authorities said Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, provided key information about the vehicle involved in the explosion. Musk posted to social media that the vehicle is best for containing an explosion.
No Credible Threat in Chicago
Chicago police said there is no credible threat here.
Conclusion
The increased security measures around Trump Tower in Chicago are a precautionary measure following the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas. While the investigation is ongoing, authorities have not ruled out any possibilities, including terrorism. The deployment of marked police squad cars and K9 police dogs is a visible sign of the enhanced security measures in place.
FAQs
* What happened in Las Vegas?
The Cybertruck exploded and caught fire outside the Trump International Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring 7 people.
* Why did Chicago police increase security at Trump Tower?
As a precautionary measure following the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, Chicago police increased security at Trump Tower to ensure the safety of the public and the building.
* Is there a credible threat in Chicago?
No, according to Chicago police, there is no credible threat in Chicago.
