Chaos in Chicago as 3 shot, 15 arrested as teen mobs terrorize downtown
By John Clark | April 17, 2023
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Three teenagers were shot and fifteen people were arrested after coordinated “teen takeovers” of Chicago streets over the weekend.
Hundreds of unruly teens mobbed the downtown area Friday and Saturday nights.
On Friday night, a 14-year-old was shot as teens took over the 31st Street Beach, and on Saturday teens mobbed The Loop in events coordinated on social media, officials said.
Two teens, 16 and 17, were shot as the group jumped onto passing cars, attacking commuters.
Hundreds of teens smashed cars, blocked traffic, and fought in the streets.
Nine adults and six teens were arrested.
