Man Drops Loaded Gun, $6K In Cash, At Chicago Auto Show, Arrested: CPD

CHICAGO — A 22-year-old Indiana man faces weapons charges after police said a loaded pistol fell out the waistband of his pants, along with more than $6,000 in cash, at the Chicago Auto Show on Sunday night, according to authorities.

Oscar Luiz has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a laser sight after he was taken into custody after a “disturbance” in the Ford area of the auto show at McCormick Place.

Court records indicate that a security officer was made aware of a disturbance and was directed to Luiz, who police said appeared intoxicated. A police report states that Luiz had fallen and when the security officer asked if he needed assistance, Luiz got up.

But as the guard watched, Luiz appeared to drop a large amount of cash. When he bent over to pick it up, police said that more cash fell out of his pants, and when Luiz stood up, a loaded gun fell out of his waistband.

Luiz then ran from the guard, who then ran after him and tackled him. The guard was able to recover the gun and then also found $6,000 in $20 bills, police said. Police said that the security guard handcuffed the man until Chicago Police officers who were working in other areas of the Auto Show could arrive.

“The Chicago Auto Show employs numerous off-duty police officers in addition to a security company it retains to keep the event secure,” event officials said in a statement released to the media. “ The Chicago Police Department and several other law enforcement agencies work together to provide protection at McCormick Place during the 10-day event.”

Luiz is being held on $10,000 bail, according to court records.