Chicago police are continuing to investigate after a massive teen gathering on the Near West Side ended with more than a dozen arrests Sunday.
Those arrests came during an event that also saw five Chicago police officers struck by a sedan amid the chaotic scene, with all five of those officers hospitalized in fair condition according to a police spokesman.
Following the large gathering, which took place overnight near the intersection of Roosevelt and Loomis, a total of 13 individuals were taken into custody by Chicago police, according to officials.
It’s unclear what charges those individuals are facing, but one was an 18-year-old driver of the sedan that struck the five police officers, according to officials.
That teen will face charges in connection to the case, according to officials.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office released a statement on Sunday following the incident, calling on parents to help in the city’s efforts to quell the disruptive events.
“As we’ve said, unauthorized large gatherings can quickly become dangerous, and early this morning, after curfew hours, we saw that firsthand,” a spokesperson said. “We continue to call on parents and guardians to know where their children are and to help ensure they are safe and accounted for. There also must be accountability for the individuals who participated in violent and reckless behavior. We are creating opportunities and safe spaces for young people, but families, communities, and city leaders all have a role to play in keeping our young people safe.”
An NBC Chicago crew at the scene also reported gunfire that rang out just after 4 a.m. in the area, though it’s unclear at this time if anyone was struck.
The chaotic scene raised more questions about how Chicago police and local activists are planning to curb so-called “teen trends” in the city as the summer months arrive, with local groups trying to give positive alternatives to the events and police pledging to step up patrols in areas where the gatherings are set to take place.
Typically those events are organized via social media, and police have been monitoring feeds to help coordinate responses to the “takeovers.”
We will update this story with additional details as they become available.
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