In a series of violent incidents in downtown Chicago, at least five people were shot in the Loop, coinciding with a tree lighting ceremony. Eyewitnesses described chaos as shots rang out near the Chicago Theatre, prompting a heavy emergency response and a significant police presence in the area. Reports indicate that multiple officers were also attacked during the unrest involving hundreds of juveniles in the streets. Authorities are currently investigating the shootings and the circumstances surrounding them, with eyewitness accounts underscoring the turmoil experienced by those gathered for the holiday festivities.