There was a wild riot of about 300 people, mostly teens, in Chicago last night, and one person is dead, another was critically injured. This took place after a Christmas tree lighting. There were two shootings in the loop, only an hour apart. It’s unknown if the shootings were related. It is likely gang activity.
Police officers were wounded in the wild riot seen in the video, but Pritzker previously assured everyone the city is under control, at least by his standards.
President Trump called out Chicago leadership over “massive” crime and riots, urging tougher action.”
“Massive crime and rioting in the Chicago Loop area. Multiple Police Officers attacked and badly injured. 300 people rioting, 6 victims shot, one critical and one DEAD… The people are chanting, BRING IN TRUMP!!!” – President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/wDGFvIQKP3
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 22, 2025
Officers responded to the first shooting a little before 10 p.m. in the 100 block of N. State Street where they found a large group on the sidewalk.
They heard gunshots and saw the large group begin to flee the scene. Officers then found several people who had been shot, including:
- A 14-year-old boy who had a graze wound to his stomach. He was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital in good condition.
- A 15-year-old boy who had a graze wound to his left thigh. He was taken to Stronger Hospital in good condition.
- A 17-year-old boy who had a graze wound to the left thigh. He was taken to Stronger Hospital in good condition.
- A 14-year-old girl who was shot in the right hip. She was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital in good condition.
- A 16-year-old boy who was shot in the leg. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition.
- A 14-year-old boy who was shot in the leg. He was listed in good condition at Lurie Children’s hospital.
- A 13-year-old girl who was shot in the leg. She was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital in fair condition.
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) reported on social media that “300 juveniles” were “rioting” in the Loop at the time of the shooting. He also said CPD officers were “attacked and injured with mace and stun guns” leading to one officer being hospitalized, but CPD has not confirmed that information as of Saturday.
CHICAGO IS BURNING: Riots, shootings, one dead. Residents screaming “BRING IN TRUMP!”
Pritzker & a low-IQ mayor refuse federal help.Democrats created this hellhole. Trump’s ready to clean it up in 24 hours.
People have had ENOUGH. pic.twitter.com/Ocxt1UlIsB
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) November 22, 2025
Some people do want federal law enforcement in Chicago. I’m not sure having the Guard in cities is legal based on the Alien Enemies Act. The Supreme Court hasn’t ruled. It is a concern for a lot of people who fear the precedent and national police forces.
President Trump wants to make these cities safe, but is this the way?
Yes! CHICAGO residents ARE asking for President TRUMP and help! https://t.co/ktC1eFkVO1 pic.twitter.com/q7xoSUhciz
— ckm114 (@ConnieKR016) November 22, 2025
The organized radical groups don’t want him.
This is Chicago protesting Trump’s deployment of the National Guard! They don’t want them there because they aren’t needed.They’re also placing legal signs in the windows of private Businesses that warn ICE or BP agents not to enter without a signed Judicial warrant by a Judge! pic.twitter.com/wxpMkcsChx
— Suzie rizzio (@Suzierizzo1) October 18, 2025
The Jabba the Hutt of Illinois has his state right where he wants it…in utter compliance to the Evil Empire.
The savage young blacks in just about every major city do these things several times a year. Typical jungle behavior that cannot be controlled. Any effort to try to stop it will be met with cries of “racism”. Who cares, let them riot and kill each other. I’m just ashamed white people are afraid to call out this bad behavior… Read more »
Less than 15% of the population committing over 50% of lawlessness.
Thinking that makes us anti-15%ites.
And probably half or more of those are criminal trespassers.
Dems use kids as props when they think it advances their BS. But look at the ages of those children shot after a Christmas Tree Lighting, and know that party leaders don’t give a damn about kids.
People usually deserve what they vote for…
Yes.