Fifteen arrested after large groups of young adults, juveniles stormed downtown Saturday night, police say
“We are saddened by the events that occurred in the Loop Saturday evening and are in communication with the Chicago Police Department and other entities,” Edwards said. “Our Chicago Loop Alliance ambassadors and unarmed security remained vigilant of the situation throughout the night.”
A large group of young adults and juveniles congregate in the streets of downtown Chicago Saturday night.. A 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old boy were transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition after they were shot in the Loop Saturday night, Chicago police said. The boys were standing in a crowd of people when they were shot by an unknown gunman. The 16-year-old had a gunshot wound in his right arm, and the 17-year-old had a gunshot wound in his left leg, police said.
A 14-year-old boy was shot near 31st Street Beach Friday night, police said. He was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital with a gunshot wound to the left thigh.Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson spoke on youth in the city in separate statements Sunday. Lightfoot said the “city cannot and will not allow any of our public spaces to become a platform for criminal conduct. Most importantly, parents and guardians must know where their children are and be responsible for their actions. Instilling the important values of respect for people and property must begin at home.
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