CPD Reports Nearly 700 Arrests, 132 Officers Injured Amid Sunday's Violent Riots
CHICAGO (CBS)-- It was a violent weekend with riots, protests and looting across the city after the death of George Floyd.
According to Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown, there were 699 arrests made on Sunday. He said 132 officers were injured during the riots.
Per @Chicago_Police Superintendent David Brown, on Sunday:
— Ryan Baker (@RyanBakerMedia) June 1, 2020
-699 arrests (primarily looters)
-461 arrests on south & west side
-132 officers injured
-48 shootings
-17 homicides @cbschicago
There were 48 shootings and Chicago police reported 17 homicides.
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— LAUREN VICTORY (@LaurenVictory) June 1, 2020
"Today, publicly, I want to say his name...Mr. George Floyd. We grieve with you and your family. We are embarrassed by the cops in MN"
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In an address to the media, Brown said the Chicago police grieve with George Floyd and his family.
"We are embarrassed by the cops in Minnesota," he said.