Two CBS News journalists were attacked Monday afternoon near the Adler Planetarium in Chicago while preparing for a live report. The incident occurred around 4:25 p.m. in the 900 block of East Solidarity Drive, near the planetarium.
The victims, a reporter and a photographer, were approached by multiple men who exited a truck and shouted racial slurs at one of the journalists. The men allegedly ordered a dog to attack the pair but when the dog did not comply, the suspects began damaging their equipment.
One of the suspects smashed the photographer's camera, and another smashed the windshield of the news truck. The two journalists escaped from the incident unharmed, although shaken by the experience.
Police arrested multiple people in Brighton Park following a police chase. The incident involved a gun being pointed at another person. The investigation is ongoing.
The CBS News team expressed shock and horror at the crime, thanking their journalists for their safety. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by journalists in the line of duty.
The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those involved. The incident highlights the need for increased security measures to protect journalists and other vulnerable individuals.
