Chicago Police Department (CPD) released images of two wanted suspects. attacked two Jewish students Wednesday afternoon near DePaul University in what law enforcement described as an “assault/hate crime.”

Event It took place in Lincoln Park CPD said an incident occurred near DePaul University while two students were showing their support for Israel.

“During this incident, an offender verbally communicated with the victim and anti-semitic statements before striking the victim multiple times,” CPD said.

Josh Weiner, a co-founder of the Chicago Jewish Alliance, said one of the victims was a former member of the Israel Defense Forces who wore a sign identifying himself as a member of the Israeli Defense Forces and inviting him to speak. He has been with them since the incident, according to Reuters.

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The Chicago Police Department has released images of two suspects wanted for attacking two Jewish students near DePaul University on Wednesday afternoon in what law enforcement described as an “assault/hate crime.” (Chicago Police Department)

The suspects are described as two men, both approximately 20 years old and weighing between 150 and 170 pounds.

The first suspect was wearing a black ski mask covering his face, a white T-shirt and khaki pants. His height is between 5 feet, 8 inches and 5 feet, 11 inches.

The second suspect has a beard and short black hair with shaved sides. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Precinct Three Detectives at 312-744-8261.

The incident occurred in front of the Student Center around 3:20 p.m., prompting a public safety alert for faculty, staff and students, said Robert Manuel, the university’s president.

Pro-Israel protesters at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park campus in Chicago clashed with anti-Israel protesters during a two-week camp on campus in May. (ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

“I am horrified to share that the attack targeted two Jewish students at DePaul who openly support Israel,” Manuel said Thursday.

He said two students refused medical treatment for their injuries.

“We are outraged that this occurred on our campus. It is completely unacceptable and a violation of DePaul’s values ​​to uphold and protect the dignity of every individual,” Manuel said.

The university provides care and resources to students and works with them Chicago police.

“We will do our best to hold accountable those responsible for this ugly incident,” he said.

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Following the attack, DePaul stated that it would “continue to do everything possible” to ensure that the “diverse university community” is “safe and welcoming” for all members.

“For a significant portion of us, we realize that: Jewish community, Israel is a fundamental part of Jewish identity,” Manuel said. “These students, and every student, should feel safe on our college campus. “Our shared expectations and guiding principles make clear that DePaul will not tolerate any act of hate or violence.”

“Please know that the safety and well-being of our university community remains our top priority,” Manuel concluded.

Police broke up the anti-Israel camp at DePaul on May 16 after the university made several threats during its two weeks as an active demonstration site. (WFLD)

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DePaul University was one of many schools that staged active anti-Israel demonstrations across the United States earlier this year.

chicago police officers They cleared the anti-Israeli camp He left the university courtyard on May 16, after more than two weeks of protests that led to the closure of all green areas.

Reuters contributed to this report.