17 Officers Hurt, 24 People Arrested as Demonstrations Turn Violent in Chicago

17 Officers Hurt, 24 People Arrested as Demonstrations Turn Violent in Chicago
Police officers and demonstrators are seen during a protest in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 15, 2020. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
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Protests turned violent in Chicago on Aug. 15 when demonstrators began attacking police officers with bottles, skateboards, and other objects, leaving 17 injured.

The day began with a peaceful protest, with no arrests or violent incidents, Police Superintendent David Brown said.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
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Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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