Facebook Live is a great tool when used for good, unfortunately, some residents of Chicago had other ideas and are now in police custody.

Fox 32 Chicago is reporting that Chicago police are investigating a Facebook Live video, that was brought to their attention on Tuesday, which showed a group of people holding a young man hostage. Police say that victim was an 18 year old special needs male from Crystal Lake

The victim is repeatedly kicked and hit, his scalp is cut, all while he is tied up with his mouth taped shut. The suspects on the video can be heard yelling, "F*** Donald Trump! F*** white people!

 

The young man survived, an is in the hospital  being treated. Police say that four individuals are currently in custody.

The video, intentionally blurred, can be seen in it's entirety below.  (CAUTION ADVISED)

Late this afternoon Chicago police held a press conference explaining what transpired and how the arrests were made.

 

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