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5 Chicago police officers struck by car amid after-prom 'teen takeover' on West Side, officials say

Five Chicago police officers were struck by a driver while dispersing an after-prom "teen takeover" early Sunday, officials said.

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What happened Five Chicago police officers were struck by a driver while dispersing an after-prom "teen takeover" early Sunday, officials said.
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Center5 Chicago police officers struck by car amid after-prom 'teen takeover' on West Side, officials say

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · May 24, 11:13 PM

5 Chicago police officers struck by car amid after-prom 'teen takeover' on West Side, officials say

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Five Chicago police officers were struck by a driver while dispersing an after-prom "teen takeover" early Sunday, officials said.

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WGN NewsNews report · May 24, 3:58 PM

5 Chicago police officers hit by car while trying to break up gathering on Near West Side

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Five Chicago police officers were hit by a car while trying to break up a large gathering overnight on the Near West Side, according to police.

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May 24, 3:58 PM: WGN News joined the source map.

May 24, 11:13 PM: ABC7chicago.com joined the source map.

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