Chicago man faces arson, hate crime charges after cross burning in Grant Park
Summary
A 21-year-old man from Chicago named Merlin Lu was charged for burning a cross in Grant Park. He faces several felony and misdemeanor charges including arson and hate crimes related to the incident.Key Facts
- Merlin Lu is 21 years old and lives in Chicago.
- He is charged with felony arson and damage to property between $500 and $10,000.
- Lu faces two felony hate crime charges connected to the cross burning.
- He also has four misdemeanor charges including disorderly conduct and reckless conduct.
- The incident happened on June 9 at South Columbus Drive near Grant Park.
- Police identified Lu after releasing a surveillance image of the suspect fleeing the scene.
- Lu is scheduled for a detention hearing on the Thursday following the incident.
- No further details about the case have been provided by police.
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