CHICAGO (CBS) — Gang violence broke out at Chicago’s annual Cinco de Mayo parade Sunday in Little Village, resulting in greater than two dozen arrests.
The day began as a enjoyable, household celebration of Mexican tradition and historical past. There was a stream of colourful dancers, mariachi bands, and numerous Mexican flags.
However the day took a flip after gunfire was reported close to the parade route.
A CBS 2 photographer caught on digital camera what seem like rival gangs flashing gang indicators and shouting at one another alongside the parade route at Cermak and Rockwell.
A short while later, Chicago Police issued an announcement saying they have been canceling the parade out of an abundance of warning—nonetheless, Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez (twenty fifth) mentioned the parade was not canceled however rerouted away from the chaos.
The Chicago Police Division has not clarified what occurred.
Police mentioned 27 folks have been arrested, together with a number of for weapons possession, and three weapons have been recovered.