A source previously told ET that the 35-year-old 'Empire' star was 'thankful to be alive.'
The police department shared on Twitter that detectives had located surveillance footage featuring persons of interest.
The president commented on the attack while speaking to reporters from the Oval Office on Thursday.
"Jussie is strong."
Detectives obtained surveillance camera footage showing the persons of interest on Wednesday.
The 'Empire' production schedule is still being worked out after the Fox drama was temporarily shut down due to extreme weather.
The actress has broken her silence on the homophobic and racist attack her 'Empire' co-star suffered on Tuesday.
More details are coming to light about Jussie Smollett's homophobic and racist attack on Tuesday morning in Chicago.
“The Lyon family was attacked by a bunch of hyenas today.”
The actor and musician is currently expected to perform in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Smollett is emotionally shaken up following a homophobic and racist attack he suffered on Tuesday in Chicago, a source tells ET.
ET has learned that Jussie Smollett and the rest of the 'Empire' cast will have armed security as production of the show continues.
The 'Empire' creator is speaking truth and love to hatred.
