PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC.
Gun discharge accidental or intent unknown — Gunshot wounds — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC. | Report ID | 2025066080 |
| Address | 610 S. Canal St. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60607 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Gunshot wounds | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Gun discharge accidental or intent unknown | Source of Injury | Firearms, air-powered guns unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -87.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 25, 2025, a security employee was walking into a facility ahead of their shift when their firearm discharged. The employee suffered a gunshot wound to the right leg.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2025, a worker at PARAGON SYSTEMS, INC. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered gunshot wounds to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as gun discharge accidental or intent unknown, with firearms, air-powered guns unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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