Authorities are searching for a former Aramark employee who brandished a gun Monday morning at the University of Illinois Chicago Hospital and shot two people in their home later that night.
The contract employee was arguing with a patient at the Near West Side hospital’s Outpatient Care Center’s South Tower lobby, at 1801 W. Taylor St., when he brandished a handgun and “made a threatening statement,” according to a UI Health statement sent to employees early Tuesday.
The worker, identified by UI Health as Glenn Rhymes, was taken into custody by UIC police after the incident and his weapon was taken from him. He was released from custody after being charged with misdemeanor counts of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and possessing a gun in a prohibited place, the hospital said.
Later Monday, Rhymes allegedly went to the home of another Aramark employee working at UI Health and shot them and another person, UI Health officials said. The time and location of the shooting were not released.
A spokesperson for Aramark, which provides food and facility management services, said Rhymes is no longer employed by the company.
“We are fully cooperating with the authorities on their investigation and the person involved is no longer with our organization,” the Aramark spokesperson said.
UIC police and UI Health security have “tightened access to UI Health facilities,” and additional officers have been assigned to the facilities, hospital officials said.
“At UI Health, the safety of our staff, patients, and visitors is our highest priority,” the hospital said in a statement. “We are committed to maintaining a secure and respectful environment for all who work in and visit our facilities.”
Chicago police are investigating.
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