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Antique Gun Discharges at Wheaton Venue, Injuring One and Prompting Charges
An antique firearm fired after falling to the floor at Wheaton Yard, a restaurant and event space in Wheaton, Illinois.
The gun was part of a customer's Halloween costume, according to venue officials.
Police say it fell from the person's clothing and fired one round during a gathering on Tuesday night.
A nearby person was hit in the thigh and taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Wheaton Yard says firearms are prohibited at the venue, and police said there was no threat to the public.
The person carrying the gun was taken into custody and charged with reckless conduct and violating the Concealed Carry Act, police said.
An antique firearm discharged at Wheaton Yard in Wheaton on Tuesday night, prompting a large police response.
Wheaton police said a nearby person was struck in the thigh and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said the firearm fell from the clothing of a customer who was wearing it as part of a Halloween costume.
The person carrying the weapon was taken into custody and faces charges of reckless conduct and violating the Concealed Carry Act.
Wheaton Yard said firearms are prohibited at the venue, and police said there was no threat to the public.
- Who
- A customer carrying the antique firearm and a nearby person who was struck.
- What
- The firearm discharged, injuring the nearby person. The person carrying it was taken into custody and faces charges.
- When
- Tuesday night; the sources give the date as October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Wheaton Yard, a restaurant and event space in Wheaton, Illinois.
- Why
- The firearm fell from the customer’s clothing and discharged when it hit the floor, according to police.
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The antique firearm fell from a customer’s clothing at Wheaton Yard and discharged, striking a nearby person in the thigh.
A large police presence gathered in the 100 block of East Front Street.
Wheaton Yard posted an announcement about the incident on Front Street Kitchen’s social media pages.
- Venue
- Wheaton Yard, Wheaton, Illinois
- Injured person
- Struck in the thigh; injuries were non-life-threatening
- Charges
- Reckless conduct and violation of the Concealed Carry Act
- Weapon
- Antique firearm; discharged a single round
- Venue policy
- Firearms are strictly prohibited at Wheaton Yard
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What people are saying
No serious injuries occurred and the Wheaton Police Department responded promptly and investigated the situation thoroughly with help from Wheaton Yard's security cameras.
We are thankful that no one was hurt and for our police department's rapid response. Firearms are strictly prohibited at Wheaton Yard, and signage is posted accordingly at the entrance of the property.