Chicago news crew attacked near Adler Planetarium
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A CBS News Chicago reporter and photographer were attacked Monday afternoon while preparing for a live broadcast near Adler Planetarium, according to witnesses and Chicago police. The incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on the 900 block of East Solidarity Drive, when three men in a white tow truck stopped in front of the station’s news van. A white or Hispanic man with a dog allegedly shouted racial slurs at the African American cameraman and ordered the dog to attack, police said. After a confrontation, the other two men exited the truck, smashed the camera and shattered the news van’s windshield with a traffic cone before fleeing.
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Timeline
- Monday afternoon Incident occurs near Adler Planetarium
- Just before 4:30 p.m. Tow truck blocks CBS news van
- Shortly afterward Man with dog exits truck
- Moments later Man shouts racial slurs angrily
- Immediately after Dog ordered to attack cameraman
- Following confrontation Two additional men exit truck
- Soon after Camera smashed and windshield broken
- After the attack Suspects flee Adler Planetarium area
Why it matters
This incident near Adler Planetarium is a stark reminder of the potential dangers journalists face, even in broad daylight. It's a community concern that affects everyone's right to reliable, timely news. Stay alert and report any suspicious activity you see.
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