#JussieSmollett: Chicago Police seek surveillance cams to ID attackers, 'MAGA' claims were true

Chicago Police spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi tweeted a case update tonight on the attack reported against 'EMPIRE' actor Jussie Smollett.

“Tonight Chicago Police detectives expanded the search area for cameras to be able to provide photos of the alleged assailants in this attack,” said Guglielmi.

“Thus far, no video of the alleged assailants or a vehicle has been discovered but we are continuing to broaden our search.”

PREVIOUSLY: 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett attacked by 2 white men who put rope around neck, poured chemical on him, yelled slurs

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

Statement on #ChicagoPolice hate crime investigation. We are taking these allegations very seriously and encourage anyone with information to report anonymously to https://t.co/yYAqzcVIfu pic.twitter.com/DxipALHXaz

— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) January 29, 2019

#Empire is reeling from the violent & bigoted assault on Jussie Smollett this morning; @leedanielsent & @Dannystrong @FOXTV drama shutting down for at least 1 day as arctic cold freezes #Chicago https://t.co/mILZMzi9aH

— Dominic Patten (@DeadlineDominic) January 30, 2019

I fucking love Jussie Smollett & working on Empire w him was some of the best times he is the epitome of charisma, kindness, humility & unadulterated talent. He will rebound soon & we’ll continue living PROUDLY & BOLDLY against the illness that’s woven into our country. Love you

— jesse saint john (@jessesaintjohn) January 30, 2019

Jussie Smollett,’Empire' Actor, Reportedly Attacked In Possible Hate Crime.NPR. VILLAINY, RACISM,HOMOPHOBIA, PROMOTED BY MOST INFAMOUS IN ,IS THE POISON THAT KILLS.WHITE ONLY IS NOT RIGHT. IS PPL OF COLOR.GOP GOES DOWN WITH SHIP djt
https://t.co/egSweOPhlO

— Cher (@cher) January 30, 2019

LATEST: “MAGA Country” claims are true, per Chicago PD -- detectives did a follow-up, supplemental interview with Jussie Smollett, where he did in fact tell police his attackers yelled, “MAGA country.”

Our full @GMA story: https://t.co/zUMGUPrjww pic.twitter.com/QE0GUEq6xM

— Tony Morrison (@THETonyMorrison) January 30, 2019

Watch: Empire creator Lee Daniels posts an emotional, strong reaction to the news that actor Jussie Smollett was brutally attacked in a possible hate crime: "America is better than that." https://t.co/JweLLBZ0Cs pic.twitter.com/jAf90o5GI5

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) January 30, 2019

Jussie Smollett’s concert at L.A.’s Troubadour still on after attack https://t.co/hJQw0mMUni pic.twitter.com/fM7L1BtLg7

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) January 29, 2019

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