Brandon Johnson blasted by fellow Democrat after teen allegedly strikes 5 officers during takeover chaos
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced criticism from fellow Democrat Alderman Raymond Lopez following a chaotic Memorial Day weekend. The incident involved a teen allegedly striking five police officers with a vehicle during a takeover gathering. Lopez emphasized the need for accountability and parental responsibility in addressing the city's crime issues.
- ▪A chaotic teen takeover in Chicago resulted in five police officers being struck by a car.
- ▪Alderman Raymond Lopez criticized Mayor Johnson for his lack of accountability regarding the incident.
- ▪The 18-year-old suspect involved in the incident has been taken into custody and faces pending charges.
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Fox News Flash Brandon Johnson blasted by fellow Democrat after teen allegedly strikes 5 officers during takeover chaos Alderman Raymond Lopez says Mayor Johnson has emboldened unruly behavior across Chicago By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 26, 2026 10:45am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Chicago teen takeovers lead to chaos, Mayor Johnson faces backlash Chicago faced chaotic teen takeovers over Memorial Day weekend, with five police officers struck by a car. Mayor Brandon Johnson's response has drawn criticism from Alderman Raymond Lopez, who argues against the mayor's rhetoric on accountability.
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