NOTE:
Crime in Chicago is out of control. In the past it had mainly been shootings in the South side of the very segregated city -- mainly Black residents shooting each other. This year more crime has moved North, within Chicago, to where most of the White people live.
The criminals at the Park appeared to be all Black, based on videos I watched. None of the Chicago articles on the subject identified race, which is very common when the ctiminals are Black. That fact confirms what I saw with my own eyes: Black criminals are spreading their reign of terror North in Chicago. Skin color is important to help catch the shooter, who is still believed to be at large. Of the 30 people shot so far this weekend in Chicago, since 5pm Friday, 5 were killed and 25 were wounded. It is going to be a long, hot Summer in Democrat-controlled Chicago.
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"The Chicago Police Department were called in to clear Millennium Park, after a 16-year-old boy was killed after being shot in the chest at approximately 7:30 pm on Saturday.
Local news reported "Police said hundreds of young people were at Millennium Park Saturday night and began flooding surrounding streets. Officers were called in to clear the park."
"Twenty six children and four adults were arrested in connection with the incident, Chicago police said. There were five gun arrests and seven guns recovered. Two officers were also injured," according to local reports.
According to officials, it is now believed that three people were shot and the shooter is still believed be at large, but this has yet to be confirmed by police.
Large groups of teens reportedly remained in the Loop after the shooting on Saturday night. NBC 5 reported that bus lines had to alter service due to the crowds. According to ABC 7, hundreds of teens at Millennium Park began flooding surrounding streets and officers were called in to clear the park.
#Riot declared 10:57 PM EST in #Chicago
Rioters blocking traffic and damaging cars. Numerous assaults in progress. Police Captain advises hook and book. Mass arrests are in effect. pic.twitter.com/7JexLwe7M9
— TheFamily'sSoup TV
(@FamilysSoupTV)
May 15, 2022
According to local reports, police officers and locals were pelted with items by rioters at the scene. Crowds could be seen on video throwing items including chairs at passing civilian vehicles.
Chicago PD is dealing with a riot in Chicago IL with large Gatherings taking place Multiple #shootings were reported with People looting.#Chicago #Illinois pic.twitter.com/hvEoJ8oTCD
— Chaudhary Parvez
(@ChaudharyParvez)
May 15, 2022
In response to the shooting, Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a statement:
"Earlier this evening, a 16-year-old was tragically killed near Millennium Park. This senseless loss of life is utterly unacceptable. Tonight, a mother is grief-stricken, mourning the loss of her child and searching for answers. My heart is breaking for the mother as she grieves this unspeakable loss."
"Of course, young people are welcome everywhere in our city, but community norms require respect for each other, people's property, and the sanctity of life. Anything less simply will not be tolerated. We must also have zero tolerance for young people carrying firearms or settling petty disputes with acts of violence.
We all must condemn this behavior in the strongest terms possible and continue to take action against anyone who violates these basic community norms. And I continue to call upon parents and guardians to step up, to ensure that your children understand basic values of respect, and that you take responsibility for knowing at all times where your children are and who they are with."
"We will be taking additional actions to stop this lawlessness and will share details as soon as possible on what additional measures we will be taking to help prevent events like this from happening in the future."
