President says Chicagoans are ‘chanting bring in Trump’after violent downtown riot leaves 8 shot, 1 dead

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The riot, which followed a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, broke out near State and Randolph streets at about 10 p.m.reported.

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City Alderman Brian Hopkins ofChicago’s 2nd Wardsaid 300 juveniles were rioting and attacking officers with mace and stun guns.

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At least one officer was hospitalized with injuries, he confirmed.

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At least six children were shot, including a 13-year-old, two 14-year-olds, a 15-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old.

Less than an hour later, a 14-year-old boy wasshot and later diedat a hospital.An 18-year-old man was also wounded.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and President Donald Trump have butted heads over law and order in the blue city. (Scott Olson/Getty Images;Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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The violent weekend came days after aman with a lengthy criminal historywas accused of ruthlessly setting a woman on fire while riding on a Chicago train.

Lawrence Reed, 50, who officials said “had no business being on the streets,” is charged with committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system.

Train footage shows Reed allegedly coming up behind a woman and pouring the liquid on her head and body before lighting her on fire.(U.S.District Court documents)

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson later called the train attack an “isolated incident.” 

Records show Reed has been arrested at least a dozen times since 2017, with charges including felony aggravated arson and multiple instances of battery.

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Despite prosecutors’ request to keep him detained, ablue city judgereleased him back into the community with an ankle monitor.

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