Advertisement

Chicago Mayor Accepts Support Of Federal Agents To Help Curb Violence

05:28
Download Audio
Resume

At least 15 people were wounded in a shooting outside of a funeral home on the South Side of Chicago Wednesday night.

After initially denying the need for federal interference, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now accepting federal support but says she remains vigilant against abuses of power.

Here & Now's Tonya Mosley speaks with Gregory Pratt, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

This segment aired on July 23, 2020.

Advertisement

More from Here & Now

Listen Live
Close