US Edition9 shot, 1 fatally, hours after Christmas tree lighting downtown Chicago
Seven teenagers and one adult were shot in two shootings near Millennium Park after the Christmas tree lighting; Cook County Crime Stoppers offers $10,000 reward for information.
- On Friday, two downtown Chicago shootings after the city's Christmas tree lighting left one unidentified man dead and eight others injured near Millennium Park.
- Alderman Brian Hopkins said about 300 juveniles clashed with officers, using mace and stun guns, while officers on patrol reported a large sidewalk crowd and people fleeing after gunfire.
- At about 9:50 p.m., seven teenagers were shot along North State Street, victims aged 13 to 17 with several in good condition and one in fair condition.
- Less than an hour after the first shooting, two people were wounded near South Dearborn and West Adams, and police were still investigating both incidents Saturday morning with no arrests while Cook County Crime Stoppers offered up to $10,000 for tips.
- A recent transit assault involving Lawrence Reed, 50, has heightened public-safety concerns, officials say, noting his lengthy arrest record while Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the train attack isolated.
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Trump Accuses Chicago Leaders of Rejecting Federal Help as Downtown Shootings Leave 8 Wounded, 1 Dead
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