Neighbors described the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning as restless and chaotic, saying they were caught off-guard by the size of the crowd and struggled to feel safe or get any sleep overnight. “Cars were parked illegally,” one neighbor said. “You saw no tow trucks whatsoever. I mean, they were loud, disrespectful. It was unreal.”

Johnson in his statement called on parents and guardians to “know where their children are and to help ensure they are safe and accounted for. … There also must be accountability for the individuals who participated in the violent and reckless behavior. My administration is creating opportunities and safe spaces for young people, but families, communities, and city leaders all have a role to play in keeping our young people safe.”

Shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday, a 35-year-old woman was riding the bus when Morris Love, 36, sat down next to her, grabbed her, held her down, and sexually abused her on the bus, according to police. Other passengers intervened and freed her from Love, police said. Love then followed the woman off the bus, stole her property, and tried to grab her again, according to police.

A number of takeovers occurred on Chicago’s West Side overnight Saturday into Sunday. Not only did multiple teenagers end up in the hospital as a result of large gatherings, but five police officers were also taken to the hospital after a car plowed through one of the crowds and hit them.