Crime & Safety
Violence Erupts at North Avenue Beach
Four ambulances responded to a fight with injuries Friday afternoon.
CHICAGO, IL - Four ambulances responded to what is being called a “large disturbance” at North Avenue Beach Friday afternoon, according to media reports.
The beach was unusually crowded at 2:30 p.m. when authorities arrived, according to an NBC-Chicago account. At least four people were taken from the beach to nearby hospitals.
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Police said some in the group were intoxicated.
Rob Elgas of ABC-7 reports violence broke out and there were a few injuries.
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BREAKING: Violence has erupted at Chicago's North Avenue beach. We have a crew there reporting some injuries.
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) June 3, 2016
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