Title: Chaos Ensues During Lil Durk Concert at Chicago’s United Center
Subtitle: Unconfirmed Shooting Reports Spark Panic, Leaving Two Women Injured
Date: [Insert Date]
Chicago’s United Center turned into a scene of chaos and panic during a concert by rapper Lil Durk on [Insert Date]. Unconfirmed reports of a shooting sent concert-goers running for the exits, resulting in injuries to two women. The incident rattled attendees and led to an early cancellation of the concert.
One woman, a 20-year-old from Aurora, recounted being stabbed in the forehead during a fight that broke out amid the chaos. Despite her injury, she assured reporters she was fine and received on-site treatment. Another woman, identified as Christina Holt, 35, attended the concert with her two young nephews aged 10 and 11. They suffered injuries during the ensuing stampede and spent the night at Rush Medical Center.
Videos circulating on social media captured the panic and confusion that unfolded inside the United Center. Concert-goers were seen rushing for the exits, while fights erupted in the stands. In one video, a Chicago Police Department officer was seen arriving at the scene carrying a rifle. Other videos indicated that some individuals took advantage of the chaos to steal merchandise from an unattended table.
Shortly after the incident, Lil Durk took to social media to address the false shooting report. He urged his followers not to believe the hype surrounding the incident and expressed gratitude for his fans’ support. Durk highlighted the theft of merchandise during the chaos, asking those responsible to tag him so he could report them.
Confirming the absence of any active shooter, the Chicago Police Department stated that they were called to the United Center for a report of a shooting but found no evidence to support it. The United Center issued a statement expressing cooperation with authorities during the investigation. They emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of guests and employees, leading to the decision to end the concert early.
Lil Durk’s representative has not yet provided a comment on the incident. Notably, the rapper had recently canceled most of his tour due to a medical episode. However, he proceeded with the shows at the United Center as scheduled.
Durk, whose real name is Durk Derrick Banks, is a 30-year-old Chicago native known for founding the music label Only the Family. The label has promoted several prominent Chicago drill artists, including the late King Von.
While authorities continue to investigate the incidents during Lil Durk’s concert, the United Center expressed relief that the initial shooting reports were false and that all guests were able to exit the venue safely.