As the Czar says about the video above, “No American should be subjected to this. This is terrorism. If Muslims, Neo Nazis or any other group was doing this, it would be crushed. This must stop. Trump should crush this.”
The BLM/Antifa rioters wanted to tear down the Christopher Columbus statue in Chicago’s Grand Park on Friday night.Officers were defending the statue and were pelted with rocks, cans, pipes & other things.
At least 18 officers were injured, some were treated at the scene while others were hospitalized.
“Police say 14 people were arrested and could face charges including battery of a police officer and mob action...
Some protesters defaced and tried to tear down the Christopher Columbus statue, which had been covered in a tarp for weeks.
At some point officers were also attacked. The Chicago Police Department says some protesters were throwing fireworks, rocks, frozen bottles and other objects at officers in riot gear.
Officers were left with no choice but to use pepper spray to clear out the crowd and move them away from the park.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot put out a statement saying “...a portion of the protesters turned violent. A number of individuals came with frozen water bottles, rocks, bottles, cans and other gear to throw at officers. People in the crowd also threw fireworks and other incendiary devices at police, causing injury in several cases. These violent acts are unacceptable and put everyone at risk.”
However the Mayor seemed more angry with officers’ actions, taking the side of rioters who claimed that the entire incident was the police’s fault.She added in her statement “There have also been several reports of excessive force by the police. These are also unacceptable. I have spoken to the director of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, and she has assured me that COPA stands ready to address these complaints and will ensure that each of these is dealt with and investigated. We will not spare any resources to do so. If you believe you have been mistreated by the police, then I urge you to file a complaint through COPA or by dialing 311.”
How about the mayor say "we will not spare any resources to" go after the rioters throwing fireworks, bottles, etc. at police officers.