Multiple Chicago police officers attacked in downtown violence that left several shot

A number of law enforcement officials have been attacked, together with one who was injured, whereas responding to a capturing in Chicago Friday through which at the very least 5 victims have been shot.

The incident occurred close to State and Randolph streets round 10 p.m., simply hours after a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Fox 32 reported.

Ald. Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Precinct mentioned at the very least 5 folks have been shot, together with one particular person in essential situation.

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The incident occurred close to State and Randolph streets round 10 p.m (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto by way of Getty Pictures)

“Now there are 300 younger folks rioting within the Loop, at the very least 5 victims shot, one critically with a life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso,” he wrote on X.

“A number of law enforcement officials have been attacked and injured with batons and stun weapons, and at the very least one police officer has been hospitalized,” he continued.

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Ald. Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Precinct mentioned at the very least 5 folks have been shot, together with one particular person in essential situation. (iStock)

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Police haven’t confirmed Hopkins’ assertion, together with the variety of victims.

The incident remains to be beneath investigation.