Chicago Protesters Caught on Video Vandalizing City Holiday Display: 'F*** Your Christmas Tree!

Chicago protesters pulled down barricades and tore light strands off the city Christmas tree Wednesday night in Millennium Park, WGN-TV reported.

It was the second night of protests over the death of Laquan McDonald, a black 17-year-old who was fatally shot by a white police officer.

Here's a clip of the lights being torn down as one apparent protester yelled, "F*** your Christmas tree!" (Content warning: strong language):

Protestors ripping lights off #Chicago holiday tree #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/w76wG4o7jX

— Elizabeth Matthews (@ElizabethFox32) November 26, 2015

And from another vantage point:

Protesters tearing the lights off of the city Christmas tree. @WGNNews #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/gXmvuaaM9O

— Erik Runge (@WGNErik) November 26, 2015

Some other scenes from the evening. (Content warning: First clip below contains a racial slur):

Police holding another line at state and elm. @WGNNews #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/ldGRVkyAfh

— Erik Runge (@WGNErik) November 26, 2015

Protester surround police car on state and Jackson @WGNNews #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/yNilrrp0DE

— Erik Runge (@WGNErik) November 26, 2015

50 to 75 maybe more or less now blocking Michigan ave and the river. @WGNNews #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/mFS6sVHsN6

— Erik Runge (@WGNErik) November 26, 2015

Moving back South now on Michigan avenue. @WGNNews #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/TojWJ7lDjg

— Erik Runge (@WGNErik)

November 26, 2015

Police moving near trib tower. Michigan ave and Wacker @WGNNews @WGNNews #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/aUBXxqwmwx

— Erik Runge (@WGNErik) November 25, 2015

Marching up Michigan to Tribune Tower @WGNNews #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/u2N9DL73Pj

— Erik Runge (@WGNErik) November 25, 2015

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