Chicago officials search for suspect after burnt cross found in Grant Park
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Chicago authorities are investigating after a cross was burned in Grant Park on Tuesday afternoon, with no injuries reported and firefighters quickly extinguishing the flames.
- Police released images of a “person of interest,” a young man in his 20s, seen fleeing the scene wearing a black backpack, dark trousers, and white sneakers.
- The act is widely recognized as a symbol of white supremacy and racism, historically linked to the Ku Klux Klan.
- Rev. Michael L. Pfleger has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s capture, condemning the act as premeditated and hateful.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson denounced the incident, emphasizing that hate has no place in the city and reaffirming the commitment to maintain Chicago as a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all residents.