Merlin Lu, 21, of Chicago, faces felony hate crime, arson and property damage charges after police said he set fire to a cross in Grant Park. Lu told NBC Chicago before his arrest that the act was meant as a protest against Donald Trump and denied it was racially motivated.
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On Sunday morning, a memorial for a man killed in a car accident four years ago turned deadly when an altercation broke out and shots were fired, leaving one woman dead and seven people injured. The Chicago Police Department is investigating the incident and asking anyone with information to come forward, while also urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.