Posted on 06/01/2011 3:43:24 AM PDT by 1010RD
Was it a flash mob that forced the closure of North Avenue beach on Memorial Day?
Chicago Police News Affairs released a statement saying they had to close the beach for safety reasons, as people were suffering heat exhaustion and emergency vehicles couldn't get through to help. But, WLS listeners say there was what they called a "large gangbanger element" at the Oak Street and North Avenue beaches.
READ: Emanuel: Police made right call in closing beach
Listeners report being at the beach, and seeing dozens of gang bangers pushing people off their bikes. Another listener says those causing havoc were not dressed for the beach and looked like "bad elements."
Webster's dictionary defines a flash mob as a group of people summoned (as by e-mail or text message) to a designated location at a specified time to perform an indicated action before dispersing. Flash mobs also can be organized via social media sites. But recently in Chicago, flash mobs have gathered along Michigan Avenue to do anything but entertain.
In January, groups of teens assembled along Michigan Avenue and shoplifted at three separate stores. Eleven teens ranging in age from 14 to 17 were arrested.
Chicago Police are denying that a flash mob intent on causing havoc forced the closure of the North Avenue beach on Memorial Day Monday.
Abb,
Black youth unemployment is way up.
By the end of summer U will see many riots
Guess their faith in the Marxist , “magic Negro” has been misplaced.
Thanks 1010RD.
YIKES! My kids and I were on Michigan Ave. on Memorial Day. I’m glad we didn’t encounter this stuff!
WOW. The one at the Alabama Water Park? I know that place. It used to be a LOT of fun when I was a kid - I haven’t been there in 20+ years, but it’s sad that it’s been ruined by such behavior.
Glad you were safe. It is utterly terrifying to be set upon by 30-50 thugs. You’re swarmed. It’s terrible.
We parked pretty close to Navy Pier and then walked to the LEGO store and back. I had considered walking down the street with the kids so they could see the shops, but decided not to in favor of taking a side trip to New Lenox to see the Vietnam Traveling Wall Memorial. Now I am doubly glad we did that!
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