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Two Cars Struck by Gunfire, 17 Shell Casings Found Amid Group of Teens Causing Disturbance

E 55th St & S Kimbark Ave

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Summary

  • Police responded to reports of dirt bikes drag racing and performing stunts on South Lake Park Avenue in Chicago. The situation escalated with reports of mace being sprayed and teenagers obstructing traffic by dancing on cars. Officers were advised to exercise caution.

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Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.

The group is now moving southbound on Kinnbark, according to police updates.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Kimbark Ave.

Police plan to enforce curfew violations once the group is located.

Police are searching the area to locate the group of teenagers.

A unit is following the group of teenagers cutting across the park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5343 S Kimbark Ave.

Police have reopened westbound traffic on 55th Street. Ridgewood Court is now back to normal.

Police are working to redirect a bus on 55th to manage westbound traffic.

Officers are using a vehicle to assist in moving the crowd out of the neighborhood.

Approximately 50 people are gathered on Ridgewood Court, according to police.

Police are blocking access at 55th Street and Lake Park to prevent the crowd from moving westbound.

Police have taken one person into custody and recovered a weapon. No ambulance is needed at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

Police are positioning bikes to prevent the crowd from moving east and are directing them westward.

Police are requesting additional units to assist with crowd control.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Lake Park Ave.

According to police, the crowd continues moving westbound, causing traffic congestion near a store on 55th Street.

A large crowd has gathered at the corner near Lake Park.

Police are redirecting westbound traffic to manage the crowd effectively.

An officer is retrieving their vehicle to follow the group of teenagers moving towards Lake Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Hyde Park Blvd.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5100 S Lake Park Ave.

Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.

The group is now moving southbound on Kinnbark, according to police updates.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Kimbark Ave.

Police plan to enforce curfew violations once the group is located.

Police are searching the area to locate the group of teenagers.

A unit is following the group of teenagers cutting across the park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5343 S Kimbark Ave.

Police have reopened westbound traffic on 55th Street. Ridgewood Court is now back to normal.

Police are working to redirect a bus on 55th to manage westbound traffic.

Officers are using a vehicle to assist in moving the crowd out of the neighborhood.

Approximately 50 people are gathered on Ridgewood Court, according to police.

Police are blocking access at 55th Street and Lake Park to prevent the crowd from moving westbound.

Police have taken one person into custody and recovered a weapon. No ambulance is needed at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

Police are positioning bikes to prevent the crowd from moving east and are directing them westward.

Police are requesting additional units to assist with crowd control.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Lake Park Ave.

According to police, the crowd continues moving westbound, causing traffic congestion near a store on 55th Street.

A large crowd has gathered at the corner near Lake Park.

Police are redirecting westbound traffic to manage the crowd effectively.

An officer is retrieving their vehicle to follow the group of teenagers moving towards Lake Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Hyde Park Blvd.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5100 S Lake Park Ave.

Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.

The group is now moving southbound on Kinnbark, according to police updates.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Kimbark Ave.

Police plan to enforce curfew violations once the group is located.

Police are searching the area to locate the group of teenagers.

A unit is following the group of teenagers cutting across the park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5343 S Kimbark Ave.

Police have reopened westbound traffic on 55th Street. Ridgewood Court is now back to normal.

Police are working to redirect a bus on 55th to manage westbound traffic.

Officers are using a vehicle to assist in moving the crowd out of the neighborhood.

Approximately 50 people are gathered on Ridgewood Court, according to police.

Police are blocking access at 55th Street and Lake Park to prevent the crowd from moving westbound.

Police have taken one person into custody and recovered a weapon. No ambulance is needed at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

Police are positioning bikes to prevent the crowd from moving east and are directing them westward.

Police are requesting additional units to assist with crowd control.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Lake Park Ave.

According to police, the crowd continues moving westbound, causing traffic congestion near a store on 55th Street.

A large crowd has gathered at the corner near Lake Park.

Police are redirecting westbound traffic to manage the crowd effectively.

An officer is retrieving their vehicle to follow the group of teenagers moving towards Lake Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Hyde Park Blvd.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5100 S Lake Park Ave.

Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.

The group is now moving southbound on Kinnbark, according to police updates.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Kimbark Ave.

Police plan to enforce curfew violations once the group is located.

Police are searching the area to locate the group of teenagers.

A unit is following the group of teenagers cutting across the park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5343 S Kimbark Ave.

Police have reopened westbound traffic on 55th Street. Ridgewood Court is now back to normal.

Police are working to redirect a bus on 55th to manage westbound traffic.

Officers are using a vehicle to assist in moving the crowd out of the neighborhood.

Approximately 50 people are gathered on Ridgewood Court, according to police.

Police are blocking access at 55th Street and Lake Park to prevent the crowd from moving westbound.

Police have taken one person into custody and recovered a weapon. No ambulance is needed at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

Police are positioning bikes to prevent the crowd from moving east and are directing them westward.

Police are requesting additional units to assist with crowd control.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Lake Park Ave.

According to police, the crowd continues moving westbound, causing traffic congestion near a store on 55th Street.

A large crowd has gathered at the corner near Lake Park.

Police are redirecting westbound traffic to manage the crowd effectively.

An officer is retrieving their vehicle to follow the group of teenagers moving towards Lake Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Hyde Park Blvd.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5100 S Lake Park Ave.

Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene.

The group is now moving southbound on Kinnbark, according to police updates.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Kimbark Ave.

Police plan to enforce curfew violations once the group is located.

Police are searching the area to locate the group of teenagers.

A unit is following the group of teenagers cutting across the park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5343 S Kimbark Ave.

Police have reopened westbound traffic on 55th Street. Ridgewood Court is now back to normal.

Police are working to redirect a bus on 55th to manage westbound traffic.

Officers are using a vehicle to assist in moving the crowd out of the neighborhood.

Approximately 50 people are gathered on Ridgewood Court, according to police.

Police are blocking access at 55th Street and Lake Park to prevent the crowd from moving westbound.

Police have taken one person into custody and recovered a weapon. No ambulance is needed at this time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

Police are positioning bikes to prevent the crowd from moving east and are directing them westward.

Police are requesting additional units to assist with crowd control.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Lake Park Ave.

According to police, the crowd continues moving westbound, causing traffic congestion near a store on 55th Street.

A large crowd has gathered at the corner near Lake Park.

Police are redirecting westbound traffic to manage the crowd effectively.

An officer is retrieving their vehicle to follow the group of teenagers moving towards Lake Park.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Hyde Park Blvd.

The address reported for this incident has changed to E 55th St & S Shore Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5100 S Lake Park Ave.

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Radio Clips

CPD Zn 5/7 · May 17, 11:57PM · 0:06
2062, 99, you said they want us to hang out in Russell Park, is that right? 10-4.
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CPD Zn 5/7 · May 17, 11:57PM · 0:10
He's got a car fire, where do you need us? All the cars in 2, they're going to head over to Washington Park. They got a large gathering over there. 10-4, stop.
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CPD Zn 5/7 · May 17, 11:57PM · 0:09
For the units that was on 55 and Shore, are we clearing them out now? Are we done over there and moving over to Washington Park officially? Can we open up traffic?
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Comments30

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 9:36 PM

SHERIFF TOM DART: PLEASE START ADDING PATROLS TO THE AREAS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO WHERE CPD'S HANDS ARE TIED BEHIND THEIR BACKS...... AND IN THIS INSTANCE.... START SEIZING THE VEHICLES OF MOTORISTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE DRAG RACING AND STREET TAKEOVER EVENTS. FINE THEM ALSO.... REVOKE THEIR LICENSES..... AND MAKE SURE THEIR DRIVING ABSTRACTS SHOW THESE EBENTS ALSO.

feefee45555May 17 at 9:41 PM

Dc in process of locking up parents for their bad kids

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 10:37 PM

PARENTS THERE GET (6) MONTHS IN FEDERAL JAIL IN D.C. IF THEIR KIDS ACT UP.

salemUser1926801007May 17 at 9:59 PM

Where are these children parents they should be home !! Tomorrow is a school day we were in whenever the lights came on or else no joke either!!

southsider14May 17 at 9:45 PM

I hope the cars are ok

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 9:36 PM

SHERIFF TOM DART: PLEASE START ADDING PATROLS TO THE AREAS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO WHERE CPD'S HANDS ARE TIED BEHIND THEIR BACKS...... AND IN THIS INSTANCE.... START SEIZING THE VEHICLES OF MOTORISTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE DRAG RACING AND STREET TAKEOVER EVENTS. FINE THEM ALSO.... REVOKE THEIR LICENSES..... AND MAKE SURE THEIR DRIVING ABSTRACTS SHOW THESE EBENTS ALSO.

feefee45555May 17 at 9:41 PM

Dc in process of locking up parents for their bad kids

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 10:37 PM

PARENTS THERE GET (6) MONTHS IN FEDERAL JAIL IN D.C. IF THEIR KIDS ACT UP.

salemUser1926801007May 17 at 9:59 PM

Where are these children parents they should be home !! Tomorrow is a school day we were in whenever the lights came on or else no joke either!!

southsider14May 17 at 9:45 PM

I hope the cars are ok

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 9:36 PM

SHERIFF TOM DART: PLEASE START ADDING PATROLS TO THE AREAS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO WHERE CPD'S HANDS ARE TIED BEHIND THEIR BACKS...... AND IN THIS INSTANCE.... START SEIZING THE VEHICLES OF MOTORISTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE DRAG RACING AND STREET TAKEOVER EVENTS. FINE THEM ALSO.... REVOKE THEIR LICENSES..... AND MAKE SURE THEIR DRIVING ABSTRACTS SHOW THESE EBENTS ALSO.

feefee45555May 17 at 9:41 PM

Dc in process of locking up parents for their bad kids

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 10:37 PM

PARENTS THERE GET (6) MONTHS IN FEDERAL JAIL IN D.C. IF THEIR KIDS ACT UP.

salemUser1926801007May 17 at 9:59 PM

Where are these children parents they should be home !! Tomorrow is a school day we were in whenever the lights came on or else no joke either!!

southsider14May 17 at 9:45 PM

I hope the cars are ok

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 9:36 PM

SHERIFF TOM DART: PLEASE START ADDING PATROLS TO THE AREAS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO WHERE CPD'S HANDS ARE TIED BEHIND THEIR BACKS...... AND IN THIS INSTANCE.... START SEIZING THE VEHICLES OF MOTORISTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE DRAG RACING AND STREET TAKEOVER EVENTS. FINE THEM ALSO.... REVOKE THEIR LICENSES..... AND MAKE SURE THEIR DRIVING ABSTRACTS SHOW THESE EBENTS ALSO.

feefee45555May 17 at 9:41 PM

Dc in process of locking up parents for their bad kids

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 10:37 PM

PARENTS THERE GET (6) MONTHS IN FEDERAL JAIL IN D.C. IF THEIR KIDS ACT UP.

salemUser1926801007May 17 at 9:59 PM

Where are these children parents they should be home !! Tomorrow is a school day we were in whenever the lights came on or else no joke either!!

southsider14May 17 at 9:45 PM

I hope the cars are ok

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 9:36 PM

SHERIFF TOM DART: PLEASE START ADDING PATROLS TO THE AREAS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO WHERE CPD'S HANDS ARE TIED BEHIND THEIR BACKS...... AND IN THIS INSTANCE.... START SEIZING THE VEHICLES OF MOTORISTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THESE DRAG RACING AND STREET TAKEOVER EVENTS. FINE THEM ALSO.... REVOKE THEIR LICENSES..... AND MAKE SURE THEIR DRIVING ABSTRACTS SHOW THESE EBENTS ALSO.

feefee45555May 17 at 9:41 PM

Dc in process of locking up parents for their bad kids

cornelleverett77777May 17 at 10:37 PM

PARENTS THERE GET (6) MONTHS IN FEDERAL JAIL IN D.C. IF THEIR KIDS ACT UP.

salemUser1926801007May 17 at 9:59 PM

Where are these children parents they should be home !! Tomorrow is a school day we were in whenever the lights came on or else no joke either!!

southsider14May 17 at 9:45 PM

I hope the cars are ok

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