Pride terrorism warning: What to look for
CHICAGO — The city’s local FBI office said Tuesday that there’s no specific threat to Chicago’s upcoming Pride celebrations but asked attendees to remain vigilant.
It follows a May 10 statement by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warning that the upcoming LGBTQ+ pride events bring a heightened threat environment from foreign terrorist organizations, like ISIS.
“Foreign terrorist organizations or supporters may seek to exploit increased gatherings associated with the upcoming June 2024 Pride Month,” the agencies wrote.
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This June will mark the eighth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, where 49 people lost their lives. ISIS praised that attack.
Chicago’s 53rd annual Pride parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 30.
What to Look For:
The FBI said some indicators for police and the public to watch for include: violent threats made online or in person, someone taking photographs of security equipment or personnel, and requesting information on events and crowd sizes without explanation. They may also attempt to bypass security or impersonate law enforcement.
To report a threat, you can contact the Chicago FBI office.
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