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CPD didn’t 'stand down' when federal agents requested help at Southwest Side protest, Supt. says

CPD didn’t 'stand down' when federal agents requested help at Southwest Side protest, Supt. says
nation10/7/2025

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said his officers were on the scene Saturday as federal agents fired tear gas and pepper balls at protesters and will continue to respond to requests for help: “This is still our city, and we still have a responsibility to maintain safety and calm in our city.”

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said his officers were never told to “stand down,” from responding to a protest that followed U.S. Border Patrol agents shooting a woman in Brighton Park over the weekend. As federal agents fired tear gas and peppe... [5370 chars]