Protesters clashed at DePaul University Sunday near the Lincoln Park Quad and two people were injured, but the situation has since stabilized.
A heavy police presence was reported in the quad initially and school officials urged those on campus to remain indoors and avoid the area."We are saddened to report that earlier today protests on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus escalated. We realize today’s events were stressful for everyone in our university community. We are relieved to know that while there were concerning incidents, the situation ultimately de-escalated," the university said in a statement.
Ahead of the counter-protest, university officials said they communicated their expectations and guidelines, but escalation still occurred. "When tensions escalated, CPD called for backup, which again would occur in any similar situation. The university did not call CPD, and we are very grateful they were present to help with the de-escalation process," the university said.
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