River North violent robbery victim speaks out: ‘They held the gun to my head’

The Brief

  • A group of men has been violently robbing intoxicated people in Chicago’s River North during the early mornings, with at least four incidents since June.
  • Victim Tori Ledzema, who wasn’t intoxicated, was attacked at 5:30 a.m., held at gunpoint and robbed of her phone, ID, and bag.
  • Police recovered Ledzema’s bag and fingerprints from the suspects’ vehicle but no arrests have been made; tips can be submitted to Area Three Detectives.

CHICAGO A string of violent robberies in Chicago’s River North neighborhood has police urging caution, especially for anyone out early in the morning.

The attackers are targeting people who appear to be intoxicated, and the consequences have turned brutal. Tori Ledezma, who wasn’t intoxicated and was just heading to a Pilates class, was one of the people targeted.

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