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Lakeview Deli Smashed: Hate Crime Probe Underway
3 Jan
Summary
- Incident occurred at 2 a.m. on New Year's Day in Lakeview.
- A man was pushed through a restaurant window during a fight.
- Chicago police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Chicago police are actively investigating an incident that occurred in the Lakeview neighborhood as a potential hate crime. The event unfolded in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, around 2 a.m., at The Bagel Restaurant & Deli on North Broadway.
Surveillance video from the establishment shows a physical altercation involving three individuals. During the confrontation, one person was forcefully pushed through the restaurant's window, sustaining injuries to his hand. The injured individual was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in good condition.
The owner of the deli has expressed his distress over the incident and is cooperating with law enforcement. He hopes that the available surveillance footage will aid in identifying those responsible for the violent act. While part of the restaurant sustained damage and required boarding, business operations have continued.
