3 Arrested After Chicago News Crew Attacked Near Adler Planetarium, Police Say
Two men in a white truck shouted racial slurs, damaged a camera and news truck, and police later arrested three people after a pursuit.
- On Monday afternoon, a CBS Chicago reporter and photographer were attacked near the Adler Planetarium by suspects who exited a white truck, shouting racial slurs at one of the journalists.
- During the confrontation, one suspect ordered a dog to attack the 54-year-old victim, but the animal did not engage; the assailant then became irate and damaged the crew's property.
- A CBS spokesperson said, "We are shocked and horrified by this crime and we are grateful that our journalists are safe," while NBC Chicago footage showed damaged equipment at the scene.
- Chicago Police Department officers arrested three suspects in Brighton Park following a vehicle pursuit that ended at West 36th Street and South California Avenue, where authorities confiscated a high-powered rifle.
- Alderwoman Julia Ramirez of Chicago's 12th Ward confirmed the arrests as Area Three detectives continue investigating the incident, which occurred just before 4:30 p.m.
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Source link Authorities took three people into custody after a group attacked a CBS Chicago news crew near Adler Planetarium on Monday. While preparing for a newscast, two men screamed racial slurs at one of journalist, rushed toward them and attempted to direct a dog to attack a victim, NBC Chicago reported. Suspects smashed the CBS
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