On November 5, 2024, two Levy Restaurants employees were fatally shot at Navy Pier in Chicago. The victims were Peter Jennings, 47, and Lamont Johnson, 51. The shooting occurred about 1:15 p.m. in an administrative office on the north side loading dock area. Both men suffered gunshot wounds to the head and died after being taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Police say a former co-worker, identified as Raylon East, 36, entered wearing a cook’s uniform and used public transportation to reach the Pier, which allowed him to blend in and access the restricted area. Investigators allege East shot Jennings and Johnson, then discarded the weapon into the lake before fleeing; divers later recovered the firearm. By November 7, police had taken East into custody as a person of interest.

The Pier and the Chicago Police Department extended condolences and praised the coordinated response. If anyone knew Peter Jennings or has information about that day, please come forward.