CHICAGO — Investigators are looking for two men in connection with the hate crime attack of two Jewish students on DePaul University’s Lincoln Park campus on Wednesday afternoon.
DePaul President Robert Manuel told the school community in a letter that the students were “visibly showing their support for Israel” when they were attacked outside the school’s Student Center around 3:20 p.m.
Detectives are trying to identify two men in connection with the incident, saying it is considered a battery and hate crime.
At least one of the men verbally engaged the victims in the 2300 block of North Sheffield and made anti-Semitic remarks before repeatedly striking them, officials said.
CPD’s bulletin said both suspects are about 20 years old. One, who wore a black balaclava over his face, is 5’10” to 6 feet tall and 150 to 170 pounds. The other has a full beard with shaved sides. He’s 5’8″ to 5’11” tall and also 150 to 170 pounds.
Area Three detectives are handling the investigation. You can reach them at 312-744-8261, referencing case #JH497856.
“We will do all we can do to hold those responsible accountable for this outrageous incident,” Manuel said in his community letter.
