Violent Brawl Outside Chicago RestaurantViolent Brawl Outside Chicago Restaurant Authorities have provided details of a tumultuous incident that unfolded outside a Chicago restaurant last weekend, resulting in serious injuries for four individuals. Altercation and Arrests According to the Chicago Police Department, four suspects have been apprehended in connection with the brawl, which erupted after they were reportedly ejected from Barracos restaurant in the early hours of Sunday morning. Alderman Matt O’Shea of the 19th Ward stated that the men were removed for “unruly” behavior, including insulting the staff. Injuries and Suspect’s Account During the ensuing altercation, four individuals sustained severe injuries, including 61-year-old restaurant owner Nick Barraco, who suffered significant head trauma. Mike Cummings, owner of a nearby establishment, shared that Barraco was struck and fell to the ground. An attorney representing one of the suspects, Mike Leonard, provided a contrasting narrative, claiming that his client acted in self-defense. Leonard alleged that three bouncers pursued the men down the street before instigating a fight, involving bartenders throwing punches as well. Legal Proceedings and Support The suspects in the case have been released pending their next court date scheduled for July 1. They are prohibited from contacting the victims or restaurant employees as conditions of their pretrial release. Meanwhile, Cummings has displayed a sign outside his bar expressing well wishes for Barraco’s recovery. A prayer vigil is planned at St Barnabas Church for Wednesday. Exclusive Footage Exclusive video obtained by NBC Chicago captured police searching for the suspects. As per a press release, the individuals were apprehended by police during the incident.
Officials describe a chaotic scene after four men were seriously injured in a brawl outside a Chicago restaurant last weekend.
According to Chicago police, four people are facing various charges in connection with the fight, which occurred after they were reportedly kicked out of Barracos early Sunday morning.
Ald. Matt O’Shea, representing the 19e department, says the men were kicked out of the restaurant for “unruly” behavior.
“There was a group of men in the bar and restaurant and they were unruly and insulting the staff,” he said.
Four men, including 61-year-old restaurant owner Nick Barraco, were seriously injured in the ensuing fight.
“Mr. Barraco was struck in the head and fell to the ground, where he suffered significant head trauma,” said Mike Cummings, owner of nearby McNally’s.
An attorney representing one of the suspects in the case is giving a very different account of what happened, arguing that his client was defending himself during the altercation.
“You can clearly see three bouncers who followed the kids down the street and then started an all-out fight with them, with the bartenders throwing punches at the heads of the kids, including my client,” Mike Leonard said.
The suspects in the case have been released and their next court date has been set for July 1. Under the terms of their pretrial release, they are not allowed to contact the victims or anyone who works at the restaurant.
In the meantime, Cummings posted a sign outside his bar wishing his friend a speedy recovery, with a prayer vigil planned at St Barnabas Church for Wednesday.
Exclusive video obtained by NBC Chicago shows police searching for the suspects in the attack. According to a press release, they were arrested by police on the spot.
