Charges announced in teen takeover of Chicago's South Loop
CHICAGO -- Chicago Police Sunday announced charges in connection to the South Loop gathering that led to a fatal shooting Saturday evening. Official says they took at least nine teens into custody. Their ages range from 14 to 18 years old. The teens were charged with disorderly conduct, breach of peace, assault, and reckless conduct. The gathering of the out-of-control crowd ended in a shooting that left one teen dead and another injured.
when a large group of teens flooded the area Saturday night, wreaking havoc on drivers and nearby small businesses. 'We have security guards here every night, and we locked the doors for a couple of hours and kept everyone out,' said Peter Letsos with White Palace Grill. When the gunfire broke out, 17-year-old Jeremy Smith was shot in the chest and neck, police say. He was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A 15-year-old boy was also shot in the leg.
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