Drunk Glenview Man Draws Gun On Drinking Buddy At Bar: Police

SKOKIE, IL — A Glenview man was accused of pulling out a pistol while intoxicated and pointing it at an acquaintance at a bar in Niles last week. Police said the man claimed he was "just joking" after returning the gun to its holster, but his companion told police he had felt threatened having the loaded Glock handgun pointed directly at him.

Kenny Lee, 28, of the 2800 block of Greenbriar Drive, Glenview, was arrested shortly after 3 a.m. on Feb. 17 at the Agit Bar and Grill, 9098 W. Golf Road, police said. He was charged with aggravated assault using a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, for possessing a weapon while threatening violence.

Police said Lee smelled of alcohol while speaking to police. He was also charged with possession of a concealed carry firearm while intoxicated, which is a misdemeanor in its first offense and a felony for subsequent convictions under the Firearm Conceal Carry Act.

Lee posted a $300 cash portion of his bond on Feb. 18 and was released later that day, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. He was ordered not to possess any weapons until the case was resolved, not to drink or use drugs and not to contact or visit the home, work or school of any witnesses or victims.

Niles police have filed a request to the Illinois State Police to revoke Lee's concealed carry card, according to Cmdr. Robert Tornabene.

It was not clear what happened to the gun Lee is accused of brandishing at the bar or the status of any additional firearms. Lee is due back in court on March 27.