Chicago City Wire

David O. Washington, 18, was arrested after a weekend of violent mob action in Chicago. He and an estimated 1,000 other teens flooded into parts of Chicago wreaking havoc. He was one of nine arrested. 

Washington was arrested at 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at 1 S. State Street in Chicago. He was charged with reckless conduct and resisting and obstructing a police officer.

“Victims of violent Chicago ‘Teen Takeover’ attack (video below) speak out, reveal that no arrests have been made. The victims stated that the attack was completely unprovoked and unexpected. ‘Everything went crazy… They said they were going to kill us…’ Chicago is only going to get worse,” Collin Rugg, Co-Owner of Trending Politics, said on Twitter.

Rugg included a video with his tweet. It showed a group cornering a man and woman and begins beating them.  

The victims told Fox News they were looking for a place to eat when they came across the crowd and tried to navigate their way through the group. They pushed and the situation escalated. The couple also said that they were robbed.

In the incident, teens flooded into parts of Chicago and torched cars, smashed windows, and attacked people. Three were shot during the two days of mob violence.

“The Chicago Police Department's top priority is the safety and well-being of our residents and visitors, including our city's youth. The reckless, disruptive and violent behavior that was seen downtown this past weekend will not be tolerated. We encourage our young people to be safe and responsible as they enjoy their weekends, but anyone engaged in criminal activity will be arrested and held accountable,” CPD said in the statement, according to ABC7 Chicago.

The Chicago Police Department also said that they "actively and continuously review open source social media and additional resources will be available to protect those who are visiting, living or working in the areas of large gatherings. The resources will include increased police and command staff visibility at the gatherings within the city. Their Strategic Decision Support Centers (SDSCs) "will also be monitoring all activity and police cameras to assist in the proactive reallocation of resources when necessary.” 

The CPD also stated that “Additional security measures such as bag checks at beach entry points and the curfew for minors at Millennium Park will also be in place." They are also "working closely with youth and outreach workers for when these gatherings occur,” according to the statement released by the Chicago Police Department. They strongly encourage teens should be accompanied by their parents or "have them remain under the supervision of a responsible adult." The CPD pledged to remain in touch and work with community organizations and leaders "to provide safe spaces and alternatives for our youth across the city.”