After a woman was struck and killed by a speeding Corvette, it was a shocking sight to see street racers in Chicago pelting police officers with rocks during an unlawful ‘takeover’ The police have vowed to crack down on street racing events following this incident.
A video depicts six Chicago police vehicles being damaged in a ‘chaotic fight’ between police officers and street racers.
Additionally, the stunt drivers were found using fireworks.
Last weekend, nine individuals were arrested in Chicago for drag racing across intersections.
In the same week, authorities also detained seven automobiles and sought another 22 for impoundment during “street takeovers.”
The city approved an ordinance in June fining “stunt driving” $10,000 and mandating the impoundment of any vehicles implicated.
That hasn’t stopped the bizarre races, one of which resulted in the death of 40-year-old pedestrian Shawman Meireis last weekend.
A bunch of street racers were seen on camera Tuesday in crime-ridden Chicago throwing rocks at police officers just after a 40-year-old woman was killed by a speeding Corvette.
The video depicts six damaged Chicago police vehicles as a result of a ‘chaotic altercation’ between police officers and drag racers, as described by the Instagram user who took the footage.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the stunt drivers were also spotted using fireworks throughout the races.
Last weekend, nine individuals were arrested in Chicago for drag racing across intersections.
In the same week, authorities also detained seven automobiles and sought another 22 for impoundment during “street takeovers.”
The city just approved a law in June mandating a $10,000 fine for “stunt driving” and the impoundment of any vehicles implicated.
Last Saturday, during a race, a pedestrian, 40-years-old Shawman Meireis, was killed. This has not halted the bizarre races.
She was murdered after two speeding Corvettes collided and one shifted lanes, colliding with another vehicle and Meireis in a crosswalk.
Monday at a press conference, Police Superintendent David Brown stated, “We will hold you accountable for this behavior regardless of when it occurs.” We will be persistent in our efforts to identify you. As long as there are no repercussions, this behavior will persist.
The 27-year-old driver claimed he was attempting to evade a carjacking at the time he received two citations. According to witnesses, it appeared as though they were racing.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a Democrat, has blamed social media firms, stating that stunt racing draws imitators.
She advocated for federal oversight and increased police surveillance.
“Their refusal to be proactive in addressing these issues and working proactively with law enforcement is an absolute atrocity,” said Lightfoot.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a Democrat, has placed the responsibility on social media firms, stating that stunt racing draws imitators.
Overall, crime in Chicago is 37% higher as of August 28 compared to the same date last year.
On the weekend of July 18, 2022, pedestrians walked around the crossroads of South Clinton and West Monroe streets in the West Loop, where automobiles were spinning in circles and a large crowd surrounded the intersection.
The Chicago Police Department has formed a task team to put an end to crazy races and enforce the laws against them.
Brown referred to the rule fining racers $10,000 and impounding their vehicles as a “positive start,” but he would want to see the fine doubled and other regulations allowing them to reclaim their vehicles.
Let’s continue till these knuckleheads get the message, he added.
Overall, crime in Chicago has increased by 37 percent from August 28 of last year to August 28 of this year.
Thefts (65%) and robberies (19%) top the list, although homicides, shootings, and sexual assaults are down from the previous year.