Two people were shot dead and dozens were arrested Monday in a day of unrest in west suburban Cicero.
Sixty people were taken into custody in response to looting and violence with the help of about 120 Cook County sheriff’s police and state troopers, Cicero police said.
“These were outside agitators who were driving through Cicero seeking to cause trouble,” town spokesman Ray Hanania said. “Outside agitators shot at least two people near 50th and Cermak Road but Police apprehended the three suspects involved in the shooting.”
Hanania said the suspects were “looters who are not Cicero residents” but did not provide further details on the shooting.
Employees were seen standing outside of several business holding clubs and other weapons as protection, Hanania said.
“We are encouraging residents to stay home and allow us to continue to keep everyone safe,” Cicero police said. “We are NOT encouraging anyone to take the law into their own hands.”
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