⁍ Eighteen Chicago Police officers were injured in a protest Friday.
⁍ Some were taken to area hospitals by paramedics for further treatment and some were treated at the scene.
⁍ About 12 people were arrested and could potentially face charges that may include battery to a police officer, mob action, and/or other felonies.

– Eighteen Chicago police officers were injured during a protest Friday afternoon on the city’s South Side, the Chicago Tribune reports. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the officers were protecting a statue of Christopher Columbus when they were attacked by a group of people. The Chicago Police Department said in a statement that officers were “overwhelmed” by people “providing security and protecting their First Amendment right to peaceful assembly.” The officers were injured when rocks, fireworks, frozen bottles, and other objects were used to attack them. Twelve people were arrested and could face charges including battery to a police officer and mob action, CNN reports.

Source: https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/15/business/bunkers-new-zealand-intl-hnk/index.html