The violence alienated many in the broader anti-war movement. Black Panther leader Fred Hampton famously denounced the action as "anarchistic" and "folly".
Over 280 people were arrested , and the city of Chicago suffered roughly $183,000 in damages and related costs. Days of Rage
A final "vicious melee" occurred in The Loop , Chicago's business district. During this clash, city attorney Richard Elrod was paralyzed after an altercation with a protester. Impact and Aftermath The violence alienated many in the broader anti-war movement