Chicago crime: Suspect Merlin Lu, 21, charged with hate crime, arson for burning cross in Grant Park, police say - ABC7 Chicago

Published
June 18, 2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
off Columbus and Balbo Drives
Incident type
Fire, Vandalism

Summary

Vehicle Fire Chicago Illinois in Chicago, Illinois: A cross was burned in Grant Park, Chicago on June 9. The suspect, Merlin Lu, was arrested and charged with hate crime, arson, and related offenses.

Original reporting

Chicago crime: Suspect Merlin Lu, 21, charged with hate crime, arson for burning cross in Grant Park, police say - ABC7 Chicago

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