The Chicago Police Department held a press conference to discuss the brutal assault by four black perpetrators against a young white man with special needs.

Watch the press conference here:

Here are some quotes from the presser:

"The actions in that video are reprehensible. That along with racism have absolutely no place in Chicago." – Superintendent Johnson

— Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) January 5, 2017

"There was never a question whether or not this incident qualified to be investigated as a hate crime." – Superintendent Johnson #ChicagoPD

— Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) January 5, 2017

"As police officers we took an oath to be guardians of the peace, here to protect every citizen." – Superintendent Johnson #ChicagoPD

— Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) January 5, 2017

“Never a question” it was a hate crime. Meanwhile, the White House is saying it is “too early” to make that determination.