Robbery and Violence in Chicago Spreading Rumors on Facebook, 100 Arrested

Chicago, Ta. Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Violent scuffles broke out between police and civilians in Chicago after rumors spread on Facebook. Violence erupted in different parts of the city following rumors that a 15-year-old teenager had been killed in police firing.

More than 100 people were arrested on charges of violence and robbery. 13 police personnel were also injured. A video of a scuffle between police and civilians in the Inglewood area of ​​Chicago was posted on Facebook.

After the video was shared on Facebook, people decided to gather online in the city center and the situation worsened. Police opened fire to disperse the crowd. Rumors that a 15-year-old teenager had been killed in a police firing were rife on social media. Then the people turned away.

People staged violent demonstrations and targeted police. More than 13 policemen were said to have been injured in the violence. People targeted the store and looted. The glass of the show-room and the mall were smashed. People fled after looting the car.

Police, on the other hand, also took aggressive action against civilians and arrested more than 100 people on charges of violence and robbery. The 20-year-old was injured, but is out of danger, police said. Thirteen police officers were injured. The mayor of Chicago said the rumor spread on Facebook had created a tense atmosphere in the city. The mayor advised to be wary of rumors.