Chicago police were called to DePaul University on Sunday after the school reported that pro-Palestinian protests had escalated beyond the control of the campus safety office. The university stated that the situation required intervention beyond their Office of Public Safety, prompting the presence of the Chicago Police Department.
Video footage captured at the scene depicted large crowds of police, protesters, and counter-protesters, although there were no apparent signs of violence or vandalism. Despite this, the university took precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community.
DePaul University issued a statement alerting the campus community to avoid the area where the protests were taking place. The university also informed individuals on campus to remain indoors and acknowledged the heavy police presence on the Lincoln Park Quad.
Efforts to reach out to the Chicago Police Department for further details on the situation are currently underway. As the situation unfolds, authorities are working to maintain order and security on campus.
