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Police: Man With Gun Arrested At Taste Of Chicago

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Jun 28, 2009 10:24 am US/Central

Police: Man With Gun Arrested At Taste Of Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) ― Chicago police say they arrested a 25-year-old Indiana man for allegedly carrying a loaded 9mm handgun into the Taste of Chicago, following a tip from an anonymous citizen.

Police say Shrome George, of the 3400 block of south Salem Court in Michigan City, Ind., tried to enter a security checkpoint Saturday evening.

He faces unlawful possession of a handgun, among other weapons charges, and is expected in bond court Sunday. George has a preliminary court date of July 6, 2009.

A telephone listing for George couldn't be located Sunday and it was immediately unclear if he had an attorney.

The Taste of Chicago is an annual outdoor food event on Chicago's lakefront.
Chicago police have amped up security at such events after a man was fatally shot and three others injured following a pre-Independence Day fireworks display last year.

A police spokesman says George's arrest shows a "zero tolerance policy for criminal activity."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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