From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 40s
Man charged in early morning shooting at Chicago's Federal Plaza
Chicago man Edmund Horvath charged with shooting at Federal Plaza after police say he was chased.
In brief
Chicago man Edmund Horvath charged with shooting at Federal Plaza after police say he was chased. Chicago man Edmund Horvath, 36, charged with illegal firearm possession after allegedly firing shots at Federal Plaza near John C. Kluczynski Federal Building. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Man charged in early morning shooting
Chicago police say no one was hit in the shooting near John C. Kluczynski Federal Building.
Edmund Horvath charged with illegal firearm possession
Edmund J. Horvath, 36, of Lynwood, charged with illegal possession of a firearm after previous domestic violence conviction.
Shooting occurred early Tuesday morning
Security footage recorded Horvath riding a bicycle down a garage ramp at Kluczynski office building shortly after 4 a.m.
Horvath allegedly fired shots after being chased
A security officer approached Horvath through a window, heard shots, and saw flashes before police found him alone with a 9mm pistol.
Horvath admitted to firing gun
After being taken into custody, Horvath allegedly admitted to possessing and firing the gun because people were 'chasing him'.
Shooting caused damage to building
Gunshots caused interior and exterior damage to Kluczynski Building and nearby infrastructure.
Prior domestic violence conviction
Horvath pleaded guilty in 2024 to domestic battery after punching an ex-girlfriend's arm and damaging her 2017 Nissan Rogue windows.
2018 murder charge for daughter
Horvath faced a murder charge in 2018 following scalding death of his 10-month-old daughter, later pleaded guilty to reckless conduct.
Charges due Wednesday afternoon
Horvath was due to appear before a federal magistrate judge Wednesday afternoon for the charges.
The bottom line
Chicago man Edmund Horvath, 36, charged with illegal firearm possession after allegedly firing shots at Federal Plaza near John C. Kluczynski Federal Building.
