Todd Blanche slams Illinois governor for refusing federal help in Chicago
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addresses alarming Chicago violence, revealing eight dead and dozens shot over the weekend. He criticizes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for allegedly refusing federal assistance. Blanche contrasts Chicago's situation with successful crime reduction efforts in Washington, D.C. and Memphis, emphasizing the critical need for local and federal cooperation to stop the violence.
Seven family members were shot, five fatally, in what officials described as a "targeted mass shooting" in Illinois on Sunday.
Two teenage suspects — both 16 — were taken into custody in connection with the shootings, Illinois State Police announced at a press briefing.
Charges have not yet been filed against the suspects.
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Two teenage suspects were taken into custody in connection with the shootings, authorities said. (Illinois State Police)
Police said there were shootings at multiple locations in East St. Louis, Illinois, including at 39th and Summit, the Gompers public housing project and Jones Park.
Five people were killed while two others were transported to a hospital with serious injuries.
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Police said there were shootings at multiple locations in East St. Louis, Illinois. (Getty Images)
"I just want to say these alleged acts of horrific violence, taking this number of lives here in this community — it's terrible, it's evil, but it will not keep this city down," police said.
Officials further called the incident a "terrible, terrible act of violence."
Officials called the incident a "terrible, terrible act of violence." (Illinois State Police)
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Police said there was no known threat to the public.
