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The good Samaritan took the couple to the police station and later gave them shoes and money after their valuables were stolen by the marauding teens. Teens takeover downtown Chicago, two shot | NewsNation Prime - YouTube Chaos broke out in the streets of Chicago Saturday as hundreds of young people gathered causing violence and. The incident started before 9 p.m. Monday with a few dozen young people and quickly escalated to more than 300 after word spread on social media and more revelers arrived at the Belmont CTA station. "We will continue to have sufficient resources in place as we work to strengthen safety in every neighborhood.". He said hes committed to centering youth voices when it comes to policies and decision-making. Band, orchestra and choir students from the Leyden High Schools, Franklin Park, Rhodes, Rosemont and Schiller Park schools, were scheduled to perform at the Chicago Symphony Center on Friday night, but officials moved the event to Oak Park River Forest High School. Chicago police arrested a total of 15 people Saturday night as large gatherings of teenagers, dubbed "teen takeovers," led to property damage and physical assaults. at home.. After the April 15 downtown rampage by a mob of young people, Johnson was criticized for condemning the behavior but saying that it was not constructive to demonizeyouth who otherwise have been starved of opportunities in their communities.. You can turn a relatively innocent situation into something more difficult than that in a short period of time if you dont have enough resources to get to it quick enough.. It's the latest takeover. "We are holding ourselves accountable. Even so, he said, It was handled better than certainly it was last year, when we had shootings after Pride. "When we talk about how things circulate on social media we see a lot of exponential growth. For those visiting @Millennium_Park tonight, the curfew for youth went into effect at 4 p.m. pic.twitter.com/7U4G6qkeCi. Bennett Lawson says at least two arrests were made, and police were able to disperse the crowds by approximately 3 a.m. In a follow-up interview with the Sun-Times, Lawson said police actually did a very good job of containing the situation as opposed to letting it spill out throughout the neighborhood.. Bennett Lawson (44th) on Tuesday condemned as absolutely unacceptable a day-after-Pride-Parade event that turned into a six-hour-long street takeover by hundreds of rowdy teenagers. I voted for you but I cant be involved in any level of sugarcoating what I saw, Lenora Dennis told Fox News Garrett Tenney. That were providing places they want to be. Chicago preparing for another teen takeover Preparations are being made in downtown Chicago in case of another "teen takeover" event this weekend. I got pushed down to the ground and the whole group went to DJ and not to me.. Chicago Ald. He couldnt make straight eye contact. This weekend's cooler weather may be a deterrent to large crowds gathering. A group of activists led by "I'm Telling, Don't Shoot" CEO Early Walker unveiling a new initiative designed to inform parents when large potentially dangerous gatherings of teenagers are taking place. The woman said thats when she called 911. And public safety experts and youth advocates have pitched ideas for how to keep the city safe. A 16-year-old was charged with the unlawful use of a weapon, while another adult and juvenile were charged with possession of a stolen vehicle. Police said it is supporting that community effort, saying working with community members is essential to strengthen safety all across the city. The teen poured off the Chicago L train at the Belmont Red Line stop, shutting the roadway for several hours in a scene that unfolded just after 10 p.m. They were jumping on cars, breaking glass, throwing things. Sorry Democrats, Hunter Biden Is Absolutely on the Ballot in 2024, Here's Some Free Advice for Republicans: Stop Mocking Hunter's Drug Problem, Fake Photo of Trump With MLK Jr. Rebuked by Civil Rights Leader's Daughter, What Happened to Carlee Russell? "Theyre also likely using things like WhatsApp or even just general phone texting.". I literally went out in the street and held my hands up to a police car and asked them to stop and motioned them over to what was going on, and they just cut a path around me and just kept going, Dennis said. At least two arrests were reported Monday night in the Lakeview neighborhood after a "teen takeover" took place, with residents recalling the mayhem that. Pocket A man climbs onto a Chicago Police Department vehicle as officials attempted to break up a street takeover, where hundreds gathered to watch cars drift in circles at West 119th and South Halsted streets on the Far South Side, Friday night, Aug. 26, 2022. We need to plan for this again for next year. That were providing places they want to be. Ashley said she saw the cops just drive past them as she was getting off the ground from the attack. If "teen takeovers" were to occur again, they could lead to delays on trains and buses, which were reported during the mayhem last weekend. In a statement, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson said that though he does not condone the "destructive activity" that took place downtown, it was not constructive to demonize youth who he said have been starved of opportunities in their own communities. A portable campfire gives you the ability to bring the heat no matter where you go. Hes expected to make a full recovery. A 10 p.m. citywide curfew for teenagers under 18 is in effect, too. This is what this is. I went up to one of the cops and said my cars in there and he said youre bleeped, and I was.. I could see that people were jumping on cars. In recent years, large groups of teens have started gathering in downtown Chicago. Those heading to Millennium Park this weekend will likely encounter new safety protocols in response to "disruptive and violent behavior" by large groups of teenagers this past week. It got one Curious City listener wondering who's behind the social media push . But he said he and his friends know things can turn bad, and they leave if things get heated. At least two arrests were reported Monday night in the Lakeview neighborhood after a teen takeover took place, with residents recalling the mayhem that occurred. We spoke with some of the young people behind these events. NBC 5's Natalie Martinez has the story. Thats why Wistocki says law enforcement agencies need to do a better job of getting information about these events off social media. All rights reserved, 2 charged in killing of 5-year-old girl in Park Forest, CHICAGO'S FORECAST: Quieter Weather Ahead, Deadline to file a claim in the new, nationwide Facebook settlement is next month, Facebook Users May Be Eligible For Cash Payment in $725M Class-Action Settlement, Poor air quality, marginal' risk of severe weather in Chicago area forecast, Taste of Antioch carnival shut down after 10-year-old child apparently thrown from ride. "You CAN condemn events while being cognizant of root socioeconomic causes and conditions, because you care about solutions. Recently, an 18-year-old woman was run over with a car and a couple was assaulted in the Loop. They ramped up very quickly, made certain the incident was primarily contained on Belmont between Sheffield and Clark and allowed revelers to party themselves out without provoking them, he said. 'Teen takeover' at Bronzeville gas station prompts call for increased police presence in area. Primarily they are using things like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram," said Carly Kocurek, associate dean at Illinois Institute of Technology. "You get a text message, they look at their phone, they see the text, 'Uh oh, something going on, let me call my kids and find out where they are at,'" Walker said. We usually need to look upstream: https://t.co/KfNQFjTamL https://t.co/ly7f7CzUwz. Chicago 'Teen Takeover' Causes Downtown Mayhem: Two Teens Shot, Man Beaten. Despite her criticism of the police response downtown, Dennis said the detectives who took the police report were "great guys" and did an extremely thorough job. Mayor Brandon Johnsons administration is trying to expand summer job opportunities for young people. Acted like they didn't see anything," said DJ. Mayor Lori Lightfoot called the weekend behavior "reckless, disrespectful and unlawful." His response to the chaos that erupted in the downtown area over the weekend has sparked criticism from conservatives. 1 of 139. Thank you so much. "We were actually on live and heard the gunshots, and then he just collapsed on the ground," the witness told NBC 5. Adriana Cardona-Maguigad is Curious Citys reporter. . Plus, other community members are getting involved, including local faith based leaders who plan to be on the ground downtown this weekend. By Shanzeh Ahmad. So thats one percent. Guidice called teen takeovers a social-media phenomenon that unfortunately has gained traction over the years., Theres a lot of these kids that just go along for the ride, so to speak, Guidice said. Chicago's mayor-elect, Brandon Johnson, on April 4, 2023. Kocurek says if the teens were gathering in protest, we would know. I spoke to CTA to make sure if there was a communications issue. These meetups have been happening for years, and they are especially popular among Black teens. Groups of mostly teens were seen jumping on cars and CTA buses, shattering windows and even attacking a couple walking across the street. ", She said she has been in communication with CPD leadership and they have assured her "that they will make the necessary adjustments to address these teen trends issues as we move into the summer months.". They were so overwhelmed at the moment that there were just way too many calls coming in.. It is unacceptable and has no place in our city. Hundreds of teenagers stormed the streets of downtown Chicago, smashing car windows, attacking bystanders and sending panicked tourists running from the sound of gunfire. "That floored me.". I know my personal automobile was used as a bar for people, said a concerned resident who did not wish to be identified. That curfew took effect earlier than usual on Friday, and will take effect at its usual time, 6 p.m., on Saturday, Chicago police said. "In no way do I condone the destructive activity" But then "it is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities"This is a disaster of an administration and this guy hasn't even started yet. ", "Do unto others," said Dennis. 15 arrested in connection with Loop chaos after 2 teens shot near Millennium Park: Chicago police. Driving the news: Police are also investigating after two teens were shot in the Loop on Saturday night. 1,000 teens explore downtown Chicago as part of first ever 'Downtown Day' - CBS Chicago. "You've seen some of the comments recently that these are just misunderstood children leave them alone. Apr 16, 2023 Apr 16, 2023 Updated Apr 16 . Those 17 years old and under must abide by a separate citywide curfew, which begins at 10 p.m. daily. I want to make sure we dont have those [issues] going forward.. For now, Rescigno and other neighbors are left to wonder what went wrong on Monday night. Vice President Harris said that when she was in law school in the 1980s she had a Jesse Jackson for President bumper sticker on her car. "Incredible statement to those who saw the videos of violence and destruction. Knutson, 20, and Garrison-Johnson, 22, told Fox32 earlier this week that they were shopping on North Wabash Avenue on Saturday night when they were surrounded by a horde of youngsters. 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Teen takeover drags on 6 hours in Lake View the day after Pride Parade, Fighter for freedom: Kamala Harris praises legacy of the Rev. "It was very random because all we were doing (is) we had just left Nordstrom and we were looking for somewhere to eat and we saw that group and they just thought they were tough and they wouldn't move out the way, just out there being stupid, young and dumb, trying to prove a point for nothing," DJ recalled. Police did arrest one person Friday night, a 17-year-old boy, who has been accused of multiple gun crimes.