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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 11, 2020

At Police Station Protest, Chicago BLM Activist Calls Looting "Reparations"

“I don’t care if someone decides to loot a Gucci or a Macy’s or a Nike store, because that makes sure that person eats,” Ariel Atkins, a BLM organizer, said. “That makes sure that person has clothes.”

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 10, 2020

13 Chicago Officers Injured in Downtown Looting, Mayhem

At least 13 officers with the Chicago Police Department were injured as rioters charged through the so-called "Magnificent Mile" in downtown Chicago—and other parts of the Windy City—early Monday looting stores and throwing objects at officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 5, 2020

Chicago Officer Shot in Chin Last Week Out of Coma

Police said the officer was shot in the neck, chin, and his protective vest. Fragments from the bullet penetrated the officer’s esophagus, and he was placed in a medically induced coma on Thursday.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 5, 2020

Chicago Officer Shot Responding to Domestic

When they arrived on the scene, they encountered the suspect who was on the third floor and engaged police in a conversation. Superintendent David Brown said officers engaged in de-escalation tactics, but the man began firing down at the officers who were on the ground level.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2020

Donut Shop Employee Arrested for Spitting in Officer's Coffee

Vincent Sessler now faces charges of Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Conduct, and Battery to a Peace Officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2020

3 Chicago Officers Shot by Carjacking Suspect, Gunman Also Wounded

The officers with the Chicago Police Department were shot early Thursday morning by a carjacking suspect. The subject was also shot in the exchange, and two other officers were injured while attempting to take the man into custody.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2020

Chicago Deputy Chief Dies from Apparent Suicide in Station

The 30-year-veteran of the department shot himself to death early Tuesday at the West Side facility, according to police.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2020

Chicago Mayor Orders Removal of Statue That City's Police Bled to Defend

The move is a reversal from Lightfoot, who initially opposed taking down the statue on the grounds that it would erase the history of the Italian explorer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2020

Chicago Police Ordered to Wear Protective Gear at Future Protests

Superintendent Brown said officers faced organized mob action “designed to provoke violent responses” during a protest that started peacefully but turned violent, leaving several officers and protesters injured.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 20, 2020

18 Chicago Officers Injured While Responding to Riot

At least 18 officers with the Chicago Police Department were injured as they responded to a protest that turned dangerously violent on Friday evening.

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