Chaos erupted in downtown Chicago Friday night, turning a festive holiday kickoff into a scene of bloodshed and disorder. Hours after the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting drew crowds to the Loop, gunfire broke out near State and Randolph streets, leaving multiple victims wounded and at least one dead.
According to updated reports, two separate shootings unfolded within an hour of each other. In the first, around 9:50 p.m. outside the Chicago Theatre, seven teenagers aged 13 to 17 suffered gunshot wounds. One succumbed to injuries at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, while another arrived in serious condition with a leg wound. The remaining five—three boys with graze wounds and two more with leg and hip injuries—were treated and listed in good condition. A second incident followed, claiming the life of an 18-year-old man and wounding a 15-year-old boy.
Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward described the turmoil on social media: “300 juveniles rioting in the Loop now, at least 5 victims shot, one critical with life threatening gunshot wound to torso.” He added, “Multiple police officers attacked and injured with mace and stun guns, at least one PO hospitalized.”
Officers on patrol heard the shots amid a large group gathered on the sidewalk, prompting a massive response with ambulances and police vehicles blocking streets near the iconic theater.
This violence comes amid a string of recent attacks in the city, including a terrorism charge against a man who allegedly set a woman on fire on a CTA train just days earlier. And in nearby Broadview, anti-ICE protests turned riotous last weekend, injuring four officers and leading to 21 arrests, with local officials declaring a civil emergency after bomb and death threats.
Chicago’s streets have long been plagued by such incidents, fueled by policies that prioritize leniency over accountability. With juveniles often released without facing real consequences, these gatherings can spiral into mayhem, endangering officers who risk their lives to restore order. The city’s leadership must confront this pattern head-on, enforcing laws that protect the public and support law enforcement before more innocent lives are lost.
As investigations continue, residents and visitors alike question how a night of celebration devolved so quickly into tragedy.
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