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Chicago Police Officers Involved in 2024 Fatal Shooting of Dexter Reed Will Not Face Charges
Cook County State's Attorney cited overwhelming evidence Reed fired first, wounding an officer, leading to officers firing 96 shots in self-defense during a traffic stop, prosecutors said.
- On Wednesday, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced no charges will be filed against Chicago police officers in Dexter Reed’s shooting, citing insufficient evidence.
- Plainclothes tactical officers initiated a traffic stop in East Garfield Park over an alleged seatbelt violation, where Reed fired first, hitting an officer in the forearm, COPA reports.
- One officer discharged at least 50 times and reloaded multiple times as all five officers fired 96 shots in 41 seconds, COPA found.
- In the wake of the shooting, the Chicago Police Department released a statement, Reed’s death was ruled a homicide by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, and protests ensued.
- Meanwhile, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability’s administrative investigation remains open; the city’s law department recommended a $1.25 million settlement for Reed’s family, but the Chicago City Council did not vote on it, Stroth said, `We will continue to fight for justice`.
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State's Attorney's Office Will Not Charge Chicago Officers Who Killed Dexter Reed
Based on the video evidence and because Reed shot first, the officers did not commit a crime and were fearful of their lives, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced Wednesday.
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No charges for Chicago police officers involved in deadly shoot-out with Dexter Reed
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Chicago police officers involved in 2024 fatal shooting of Dexter Reed will not face charges
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Cook County State’s Attorney announced Wednesday the Chicago police officers involved with the fatal 2024 police-involved shooting of Dexter Reed will not be charged. Speaking at a news conference, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke said the evidence is clear and overwhelming they would not be able to reach convictions in the case. "This decision is not reached lightly, nor does it diminish the tragedy that occ…
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