Chicago Police Release “Persons Of Interest” In ‘MAGA’ Hate Crime Case

At the time of my last update, Chicago police said they had not found video evidence of the reported attack on gay, black actor Jussie Smollett.

UPDATE: We continue to seek any available evidence/video to identify possible offenders in this case. Anyone who may hv been in area of 300 E North Water St btwn 1-3a should send info to https://t.co/g9Q1Srtgmc. Thus far we have not found anything to be able put out a description pic.twitter.com/wxdA0OOjZz

— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) January 29, 2019

CASE UPDATE: Tonight #ChicagoPolice detectives expanded the search area for cameras to be able to provide photos of the alleged assailants in this attack. Thus far, no video of the alleged assailants or a vehicle has been discovered but we are continuing to broaden our search pic.twitter.com/glRMbAX6D0

— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) January 30, 2019

Police have now revealed two “persons of interest.”

CASE UPDATE: Hours ago #ChicagoPolice detectives located a surveillance camera that shows potential persons of interest wanted for questioning in reference to the assault & battery of Empire actor. A community alert w/ photos is being constructed and will be disseminated shortly. pic.twitter.com/hu3HaPN5h1

— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) January 30, 2019

Photos of people of interest who were in area of the alleged assault & battery of Empire cast member. While video does not capture an encounter, detectives are taking this development seriously & wish to question individuals as more cameras are being reviewed pic.twitter.com/xJDDygtocr

— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) January 31, 2019

BREAKING: Chicago Police release two photos of potential persons of interest in the Jussie Smollett investigation and issue a community alert. pic.twitter.com/lmFJpWQvI0

— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) January 31, 2019

According to this:

Surveillance video captured potential persons of interest in the attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett in the Streeterville neighborhood, Chicago police said Wednesday afternoon.

Chicago police released the photos late Wednesday. The photos show two silhouettes on New Street near Illinois between 1:30 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. Tuesday.

Anyone who has information pertinent to the investigation should call Area Central at 312-747-8382. Tips can be submitted anonymously at www.cpdtip.com.

As mentioned, the video does not capture the assault itself, or if these individuals are “of interest” to the case given their location and description.