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Downtown Chicago Violence: Officers Assaulted While Responding to Shooting Near State & Randolph

07:26 PM, 11/22/2025
Downtown Chicago Violence: Officers Assaulted While Responding to Shooting Near State & Randolph

Multiple officers were assaulted while responding to a shooting near State and Randolph in downtown Chicago around 10 p.m., shortly after a Christmas tree lighting. Ald. Brian Hopkins said at least five people were shot and one was critically wounded and reported that "300 juveniles" were rioting; he also said officers were injured and at least one was hospitalized. Chicago police have not confirmed those details, and the incident is under investigation.

Multiple Chicago police officers were assaulted while responding to a shooting in downtown Chicago late Friday, officials said. The incident occurred near State and Randolph streets at about 10 p.m., only hours after a nearby Christmas tree lighting.

Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) said at least five people were shot, including one person in critical condition with a life‑threatening gunshot wound to the torso. He also reported that multiple officers were struck with mace and stun guns and that at least one officer was hospitalized.

Accounts and ongoing investigation

Hopkins described chaotic scenes in the Loop and wrote on X that "300 juveniles" were rioting and that officers were being attacked. Chicago Police have not publicly confirmed the specific numbers Hopkins cited, including the total number of victims or the alleged size of the crowd.

The incident remains under investigation as detectives work to verify reports, identify any suspects and clarify the sequence of events. Authorities had not released information on arrests or a motive at the time of reporting.

If you were in the area and have information, officials asked that you contact Chicago police. This article will be updated as more official information becomes available.

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