A day of celebrating Mexican heritage in Chicago came to an abrupt end due to gang violence at the Cinco de Mayo parade.
The long-running event was scheduled to start near Damen and Cermak at noon on Sunday in the Little Village neighborhood.However, ShotSpotter alerted the Chicago Police Department after gunfire was detected in the area, leading to the parade's cancelation. According to the CPD, the decision to cancel the event was made by the 10th District, local officials and parade organizers due to gang violence in the area.
However, all the excitement abruptly came to an end about an hour after the parade began. Video showed rival gangs along the parade route, flashing signs from the crowds. Chicago police said 25 gang members were arrested and some of them had guns in their possession. Charges for those in custody are still pending.The parade was cut short in an effort to keep the public safe, according to police.FOX 32 Chicago spoke with Hector Escobar, the president of Casa Puebla, last week about the event.
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