Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot condemned a night of mass looting during a press conference Monday morning, warning “criminals and vigilantes” that “we are coming for you.”
Looters and rioters descended on the streets of Chicago early Monday morning after a man was reportedly hit during a shootout involving officers, according to Newsweek. Lightfoot addressed the chaos Monday morning, calling out criminals and noting that the behavior was not protected under the First Amendment.
“These individuals engaged in what can only be described as brazen and extensive criminal looting and destruction,” Lightfoot said. “And to be clear, this had nothing to do with legitimate, protected First Amendment expression.”
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Lightfoot said they woke up “in shock” Monday, adding that Chicago police are investigating reports that the looting was connected to the officer-involved shooting.
Officers responded to reports of a man carrying a gun on the street Sunday in Englewood and an individual who matched the description of the suspect began to fire at officers upon arrival, Chicago police said according to Newsweek.
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