21-year-old charged with hate crime after cross burning in Grant Park: police
Summary
Bicycle Crash Chicago Georgia in Chicago, Georgia: A 21-year-old man, Merlin Lu of Chicago, was charged with multiple felony counts including a hate crime after burning a cross in Grant Park. Chicago police officers responded to the 600 block of South Columbus Drive around 2:30 p.m. on June 15, where a large burning cross was found near the intersection of Columbus Drive and Balbo Drive. The Chicago Fire Department extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported. Lu was arrested on June 15 and a person of interest was confirmed in custody on Tuesday.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin Lu | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
21-year-old charged with hate crime after cross burning in Grant Park: police | FOX 32 Chicago