An attack on a group of children at a park in suburban Skokie was classified as a hate crime, law enforcement said Friday.
Several Jewish kids between the ages of 12 and 15 years old were hanging out in Shawnee Park at approximately 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 when another group of kids and teens started yelling anti-Semitic slurs, authorities said.
Police said those kids chased the Jewish children and shot at them with a “gel blaster” toy pellet gun. One child was struck in the leg, law enforcement said.
Authorities have identified the minor who fired the pellet gun, but aren’t revealing more information, citing the ages of those involved.
Police said Illinois law requires a restorative justice approach to cases involving minors.
In a statement, Skokie police said, in part, “The department understands that this incident is deeply concerning to the community, and is committed to ensuring that all residents feel safe and are safe in their neighborhoods.”
the case will now go before Skokie’s Human Relations Commission.
Hence then, the article about attack on jewish children at suburban park ruled a hate crime police say was published today ( ) and is available on NBC Chicago ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Attack on Jewish children at suburban park ruled a hate crime, police say )
Also on site :
- Tornado warning issued, and quickly cancelled, over Alhambra
- Governor Hochul: Annual statewide donation drive is complete
- Skier dies in collision with tree at Colorado’s Aspen Mountain, resort officials confirm