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Protesters take to Chicago streets after Laquan McDonald video released – live Protesters take to Chicago streets after Laquan McDonald video released – live
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In a powerful editorial, The Chicago Tribune argues that peaceful protests are not enough to overcome the department’s checkered history and contend with nationwide unrest over the use of lethal force by white cops against black suspects.
It’s not enough for Emanuel and McCarthy to urge calm. It’s not enough to talk about the increased training and supervision that McCarthy says have dramatically reduced the number of police shootings on his watch. The mayor and his police chief must commit to a thorough examination and overhaul of the disciplinary process. That must come with a pledge for greater transparency, so the public can see for itself how complaints against cops are resolved.
Police officers deal with dangerous situations every day. But Chicago’s history of slow or no disciplinary action creates the impression that misconduct goes unpunished. That has to change. The city must make good on its promise to put cameras in every cruiser and on every cop. And it must stop trying to hide those recordings from the public.
If not for the video, it’s unlikely that Van Dyke would be facing a murder charge.
3.35am GMT03:35
Why did it take a year to indict a CPD officer who shot a kid 16 times? Would it have happened today if judge hadn't ordered video release?
Former senior adviser to President Obama - and Chicago Tribune journalist - casts a sceptical eye on handling of the case.
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The protests continue...The protests continue...
#LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/TFNVIhGnJh#LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/TFNVIhGnJh
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The Chicago police union’s contract has come under intense scrutiny after the Van Dyke shooting.The Chicago police union’s contract has come under intense scrutiny after the Van Dyke shooting.
After the shooting, Van Dyke was stripped of his police powers but remained on the payroll until today, when it was announced he had been charged with murder, per the union contract. After the shooting, Van Dyke was stripped of his police powers but remained on the payroll for until today, when it was announced he had been charged with murder, per the union contract.
Chicago police union contract requires misconduct records be destroyed. #LaquanMcDonald https://t.co/BMe8OC37iT pic.twitter.com/M7x5QfSQ69Chicago police union contract requires misconduct records be destroyed. #LaquanMcDonald https://t.co/BMe8OC37iT pic.twitter.com/M7x5QfSQ69
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Updated at 3.02am GMTUpdated at 3.02am GMT
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Steven W ThrasherSteven W Thrasher
Guardian columnist Steven Thrasher’s visceral response to the dashcam video reflects on yet another police encounter that ended a life far too early.Guardian columnist Steven Thrasher’s visceral response to the dashcam video reflects on yet another police encounter that ended a life far too early.
The pending dread of knowing that this was a snuff video, which was going to end with the death of yet another young black male – a black child, he was only 17 – and not the first I have written about just today.The pending dread of knowing that this was a snuff video, which was going to end with the death of yet another young black male – a black child, he was only 17 – and not the first I have written about just today.
The buildup. It started with the withholding of the video for 400 days, only to be released on the anniversary of Darren Wilson getting off. It continued today with Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel’s absurd calls for peace and invocation of family, as if Officer Jason Van Dyke wasn’t a Chicago police officer on the payroll for more than a year after shooting Laquan. It continued with each passing minute of the video ...The buildup. It started with the withholding of the video for 400 days, only to be released on the anniversary of Darren Wilson getting off. It continued today with Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel’s absurd calls for peace and invocation of family, as if Officer Jason Van Dyke wasn’t a Chicago police officer on the payroll for more than a year after shooting Laquan. It continued with each passing minute of the video ...
He was walking away. He was so small. He was so small. How could he be a threat? How could a threat be assessed so quickly? In a nation where white menopenly carry rifles around the country?He was walking away. He was so small. He was so small. How could he be a threat? How could a threat be assessed so quickly? In a nation where white menopenly carry rifles around the country?
2.39am GMT02:392.39am GMT02:39
Police confirm arrests at Chicago protestsPolice confirm arrests at Chicago protests
Chicago police department confirmed to the Guardian that there have been some arrests but would not provide a number or cause. Our reporter there said he witnessed three people being detained, which is similar to reports from other protesters.Chicago police department confirmed to the Guardian that there have been some arrests but would not provide a number or cause. Our reporter there said he witnessed three people being detained, which is similar to reports from other protesters.
Charlene Carruthers, national director of the Black Youth Project 100, said on Twitter that she had an encounter with police earlier in the evening and witnessed three fellow protesters be arrested.Charlene Carruthers, national director of the Black Youth Project 100, said on Twitter that she had an encounter with police earlier in the evening and witnessed three fellow protesters be arrested.
Was just throw on the ground by a cop. They yanked my hair. Arrested three of our comrades. Page May, Johnae Strong and Troy Alim.Was just throw on the ground by a cop. They yanked my hair. Arrested three of our comrades. Page May, Johnae Strong and Troy Alim.
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A small group of protesters gathered on south Florissant in Ferguson, marking the one year anniversary of the grand jury decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of black teen, Michael Brown.A small group of protesters gathered on south Florissant in Ferguson, marking the one year anniversary of the grand jury decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of black teen, Michael Brown.
Brown’s death led to widespread, nationwide protests and gave rise to the Black Lives Matter movement.Brown’s death led to widespread, nationwide protests and gave rise to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Clergy stand in SFlorissant in #Fergsuon to divert traffic from protesters who are gathering in street. pic.twitter.com/PGCVymIIh5Clergy stand in SFlorissant in #Fergsuon to divert traffic from protesters who are gathering in street. pic.twitter.com/PGCVymIIh5
2.25am GMT02:252.25am GMT02:25
Jon SwaineJon Swaine
Last year at this time, Guardian US senior correspondent Jon Swaine was inside a St Louis courtroom waiting for prosecutor Bob McCulloch to announce the grand jury decision in the fatal Ferguson police shooting of Michael Brown. Here Jon reflects on what has changed since then.Last year at this time, Guardian US senior correspondent Jon Swaine was inside a St Louis courtroom waiting for prosecutor Bob McCulloch to announce the grand jury decision in the fatal Ferguson police shooting of Michael Brown. Here Jon reflects on what has changed since then.
While protesters in Illinois may seethe about the killing of Laquan Mcdonald just as intensely as those in neighbouring Missouri did over the death Michael Brown, dramatic changes to the way that homicides by police are being dealt with by state and local officials can be traced from last Thanksgiving week to this one.While protesters in Illinois may seethe about the killing of Laquan Mcdonald just as intensely as those in neighbouring Missouri did over the death Michael Brown, dramatic changes to the way that homicides by police are being dealt with by state and local officials can be traced from last Thanksgiving week to this one.
Chicago officer Jason Van Dyke stands accused of first-degree murder, the first from his notorious department to do so in decades. State’s attorney Anita Alvarez’s decision to prosecute follows similarly dramatic developments in South Carolina, where officer Michael Slager killed Walter Scott; in Ohio, where officer Ray Tensing shot dead Samuel DuBose; and in Maryland, where six officers face trials over the violent death of Freddie Gray.Chicago officer Jason Van Dyke stands accused of first-degree murder, the first from his notorious department to do so in decades. State’s attorney Anita Alvarez’s decision to prosecute follows similarly dramatic developments in South Carolina, where officer Michael Slager killed Walter Scott; in Ohio, where officer Ray Tensing shot dead Samuel DuBose; and in Maryland, where six officers face trials over the violent death of Freddie Gray.
In all three of those cases, an apparent newfound sense of seriousness and urgency – and likely fear of chaotic protests on their own streets – has led state prosecutors swiftly to announce that they were taking drastic action against law enforcement officers whom they were accusing of clear-cut wrongdoing.In all three of those cases, an apparent newfound sense of seriousness and urgency – and likely fear of chaotic protests on their own streets – has led state prosecutors swiftly to announce that they were taking drastic action against law enforcement officers whom they were accusing of clear-cut wrongdoing.
Updated at 2.26am GMTUpdated at 2.26am GMT
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Zach StaffordZach Stafford
Zach Stafford has been talking to some of the protesters in Chicago about their reaction to the video and police violence in Chicago.Zach Stafford has been talking to some of the protesters in Chicago about their reaction to the video and police violence in Chicago.
He files this report.He files this report.
“Right now black people are angry! Right now what is important is young black people,” Veronica Morris Moore, a young activist yelled in the center of a human circle at the intersection of Congress Parkway and State St in Chicago tonight.“Right now black people are angry! Right now what is important is young black people,” Veronica Morris Moore, a young activist yelled in the center of a human circle at the intersection of Congress Parkway and State St in Chicago tonight.
Over 100 activists marching through the streets of downtown Chicago are episodically stopping traffic as police tail quickly behind.Two cars were trapped inside the human circle causing a frenzy between photographers and activists who wouldn’t let the car our as it tried to creep forward.Over 100 activists marching through the streets of downtown Chicago are episodically stopping traffic as police tail quickly behind.Two cars were trapped inside the human circle causing a frenzy between photographers and activists who wouldn’t let the car our as it tried to creep forward.
“Stop taking my picture,” an unidentified activist screamed at a photographer while a friend held him back.“Stop taking my picture,” an unidentified activist screamed at a photographer while a friend held him back.
Tensions are seemingly high between not just police and activists, but also the media as activist demands for black lives to matter to police and the media they feel misrepresents their lives.Tensions are seemingly high between not just police and activists, but also the media as activist demands for black lives to matter to police and the media they feel misrepresents their lives.
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Minneapolis police release 1 man, arrest 2 moreMinneapolis police release 1 man, arrest 2 more
Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, police there are still investigating a shooting that left five Black Lives Matter protesters injured.Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, police there are still investigating a shooting that left five Black Lives Matter protesters injured.
Earlier today, police announced the arrests of two men - a 23-year-old white male and a 32-year-old Hispanic male in connection with shootings. Police released the Hispanic male, after concluding that he was not a the scene of the shooting on Monday night.Earlier today, police announced the arrests of two men - a 23-year-old white male and a 32-year-old Hispanic male in connection with shootings. Police released the Hispanic male, after concluding that he was not a the scene of the shooting on Monday night.
Investigators arrested an additional two more suspects after they voluntarily turned themselves in – a 26-year-old white male and a 21-year-old white male.Investigators arrested an additional two more suspects after they voluntarily turned themselves in – a 26-year-old white male and a 21-year-old white male.
Earlier on Tuesday, Black Lives Matter protesters rallied outside the Fourth precinct police station, which they been occupying for over a week since the fatal police shooting of 24-year-old Jamar Clark on 15 November. Activists then marched more than 2.5 miles to Minneapolis city hall.Earlier on Tuesday, Black Lives Matter protesters rallied outside the Fourth precinct police station, which they been occupying for over a week since the fatal police shooting of 24-year-old Jamar Clark on 15 November. Activists then marched more than 2.5 miles to Minneapolis city hall.
Our reporter there, Nicky Woolf, posted this video from the protests this afternoon.Our reporter there, Nicky Woolf, posted this video from the protests this afternoon.
On the scene at the #4thPrecinctShutDown #JamarClark protest. pic.twitter.com/tzUxNBLp5iOn the scene at the #4thPrecinctShutDown #JamarClark protest. pic.twitter.com/tzUxNBLp5i
Updated at 2.14am GMTUpdated at 2.14am GMT
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Activists have linked arms, encircling journalists and even cars.Activists have linked arms, encircling journalists and even cars.
A video from inside the center of the circle. Police are trying to get cars out. pic.twitter.com/L2wLDW3DGjA video from inside the center of the circle. Police are trying to get cars out. pic.twitter.com/L2wLDW3DGj
1.47am GMT01:471.47am GMT01:47
During a press conference on Tuesday night, civil rights leader Rev Jesse Jackson said police superintendent Garry McCarthy should be fired over the handling of the McDonald case.During a press conference on Tuesday night, civil rights leader Rev Jesse Jackson said police superintendent Garry McCarthy should be fired over the handling of the McDonald case.
Rev. Jackson calls for firing of CPD Supt. Garry McCarthy over #LaquanMcDonald case. pic.twitter.com/kjbx1DsdIYRev. Jackson calls for firing of CPD Supt. Garry McCarthy over #LaquanMcDonald case. pic.twitter.com/kjbx1DsdIY
1.45am GMT01:451.45am GMT01:45
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he would watch the video when it was released publicly, implying he hadn’t yet seen the video. Yet the city council approved a $5m settlement for McDonald’s family, even though they had not filed a lawsuit. Chicago’s corporation counsel, Stephen Patton, said the dashboard-camera footage had prompted the city’s decision to settle.Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he would watch the video when it was released publicly, implying he hadn’t yet seen the video. Yet the city council approved a $5m settlement for McDonald’s family, even though they had not filed a lawsuit. Chicago’s corporation counsel, Stephen Patton, said the dashboard-camera footage had prompted the city’s decision to settle.
During a press conference on Tuesday night, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said he didn’t believed it, reports my colleague Ciara McCarthy of Guardian’s The Counted.During a press conference on Tuesday night, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said he didn’t believed it, reports my colleague Ciara McCarthy of Guardian’s The Counted.
“The mayor I am convinced saw the tape,” said Jackson.“The mayor I am convinced saw the tape,” said Jackson.
“I don’t know why the mayor would pay $5m dollars on a tape he had not seen. That’s not financially responsible.”“I don’t know why the mayor would pay $5m dollars on a tape he had not seen. That’s not financially responsible.”
1.39am GMT01:391.39am GMT01:39
Chicago public school students are being sent home with this letter.Chicago public school students are being sent home with this letter.
The letter notes that the video will not be shown in schools. However, the school has created a special toolkit to help teachers talk to students who are disturbed by what they saw in the video.The letter notes that the video will not be shown in schools. However, the school has created a special toolkit to help teachers talk to students who are disturbed by what they saw in the video.
Copy of letter being sent home w/ @ChiPubSchools students. #LaquanMcDonald @CatalystChicago pic.twitter.com/29lVcO6lomCopy of letter being sent home w/ @ChiPubSchools students. #LaquanMcDonald @CatalystChicago pic.twitter.com/29lVcO6lom
h/t @mccarthy_ciarah/t @mccarthy_ciara
1.27am GMT01:271.27am GMT01:27
Tensions appear to be rising at the protest, with brief spurts of pushing between officers and protesters as they try to break through the police line.Tensions appear to be rising at the protest, with brief spurts of pushing between officers and protesters as they try to break through the police line.
Scene has calmed down now. Several detained. Group yelling "let them go" #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/uoun5JkbkUScene has calmed down now. Several detained. Group yelling "let them go" #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/uoun5JkbkU
https://twitter.com/kgosztola/status/669325274723581953/video/1https://twitter.com/kgosztola/status/669325274723581953/video/1
Group of protesters trying to cross bridge east of Michigan on Balbo. #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/cj9UGW8w8BGroup of protesters trying to cross bridge east of Michigan on Balbo. #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/cj9UGW8w8B
Updated at 1.29am GMTUpdated at 1.29am GMT
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The video released on Tuesday tells a different story than police initially told reporters.The video released on Tuesday tells a different story than police initially told reporters.
Here is the initial account police gave as reported by the Invisible Institute.Here is the initial account police gave as reported by the Invisible Institute.
On the night of October 20, a squad car responded to a call that someone was trying to break into cars in an industrial area on the southwest side. The officers found a boy with a knife in the street. He ignored their orders to drop the knife. A police spokesman described the boy in terms that suggest he was emotionally disturbed. (“He’s got a 100-yard stare. He’s staring blankly.”) The responding officers didn’t have a Taser. Waiting for one to arrive, they followed the boy in their squad car, as he walked a block to 41st and Pulaski.On the night of October 20, a squad car responded to a call that someone was trying to break into cars in an industrial area on the southwest side. The officers found a boy with a knife in the street. He ignored their orders to drop the knife. A police spokesman described the boy in terms that suggest he was emotionally disturbed. (“He’s got a 100-yard stare. He’s staring blankly.”) The responding officers didn’t have a Taser. Waiting for one to arrive, they followed the boy in their squad car, as he walked a block to 41st and Pulaski.
A second squad car arrived. The boy again refused to drop the knife. The police tried to use the two vehicles to box him in against a construction fence on Pulaski. He punctured a tire and damaged the front windshield of one of the police cars. Officers got out of their vehicles. The boy approached them with the knife in his hand. One of the officers shot him in the chest. He was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital.A second squad car arrived. The boy again refused to drop the knife. The police tried to use the two vehicles to box him in against a construction fence on Pulaski. He punctured a tire and damaged the front windshield of one of the police cars. Officers got out of their vehicles. The boy approached them with the knife in his hand. One of the officers shot him in the chest. He was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital.
And here is what the video showed.And here is what the video showed.
The video, which last six minutes and 54 seconds, captures the final moments of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald’s life on 20 October 2014 as he is confronted by two armed police officers in the middle of a Chicago street. The teenager is seen striding down the center of a two-way street and appears to be carrying a knife when the dashboard camera of a police patrol vehicle captures the moment that two officers point handguns at him.The video, which last six minutes and 54 seconds, captures the final moments of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald’s life on 20 October 2014 as he is confronted by two armed police officers in the middle of a Chicago street. The teenager is seen striding down the center of a two-way street and appears to be carrying a knife when the dashboard camera of a police patrol vehicle captures the moment that two officers point handguns at him.
He turns briefly toward one of the officers and is then shot, the impact of the first bullet apparently spinning him around before he collapses on the street. A puff of smoke or dust can be seen rising from his body apparently as a bullet hits the ground. The camera continues to focus on his prone body as the officers, now out of frame, shoot him multiple times. An autopsy report from the Cook County medical examiner’s office showed that McDonald was shot 16 times.He turns briefly toward one of the officers and is then shot, the impact of the first bullet apparently spinning him around before he collapses on the street. A puff of smoke or dust can be seen rising from his body apparently as a bullet hits the ground. The camera continues to focus on his prone body as the officers, now out of frame, shoot him multiple times. An autopsy report from the Cook County medical examiner’s office showed that McDonald was shot 16 times.
Documents filed in court describing the video’s contents say for 14 to 15 seconds, the officer – Jason Van Dyke– unloads his entire gun into the teen, who is laying face down on the ground with his arms and legs jerking from the impact of the shots. Of the eight or more officers on the scene, Van Dyke is the only one to have discharged his weapon, although a colleague can be seen with his gun drawn and pointed at McDonald.Documents filed in court describing the video’s contents say for 14 to 15 seconds, the officer – Jason Van Dyke– unloads his entire gun into the teen, who is laying face down on the ground with his arms and legs jerking from the impact of the shots. Of the eight or more officers on the scene, Van Dyke is the only one to have discharged his weapon, although a colleague can be seen with his gun drawn and pointed at McDonald.
The video ends shortly after a final puff of smoke rises from the ground and one of the officers moves forward and appears to kick an object from McDonald’s right hand.The video ends shortly after a final puff of smoke rises from the ground and one of the officers moves forward and appears to kick an object from McDonald’s right hand.
h/t to Guardian US National Security editor Spencer Ackermanh/t to Guardian US National Security editor Spencer Ackerman
1.05am GMT01:051.05am GMT01:05
Zach StaffordZach Stafford
Activists affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement and the local social justice group, Black Youth Project 100, have shut down the busy intersection of State and Roosevelt in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, says the Guardian’s Zach Stafford.Activists affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement and the local social justice group, Black Youth Project 100, have shut down the busy intersection of State and Roosevelt in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, says the Guardian’s Zach Stafford.
Protesters blocking South Loop intersection following Laquan McDonald video release. ... https://t.co/ZS8dfCtA1S pic.twitter.com/qq8uHJRiP9Protesters blocking South Loop intersection following Laquan McDonald video release. ... https://t.co/ZS8dfCtA1S pic.twitter.com/qq8uHJRiP9
Just an hour after the video was released, protesters gathered on the street, holding hands and chanting “16” – the number of times veteran police officer shot McDonald.Just an hour after the video was released, protesters gathered on the street, holding hands and chanting “16” – the number of times veteran police officer shot McDonald.
This is the first of many potential demonstrations throughout the city as news of the videos release begins to envelope the city.This is the first of many potential demonstrations throughout the city as news of the videos release begins to envelope the city.
@BYP_100 standing at Roosevelt & State counting the number of times #LaquanMcDonald was shot by an officer. pic.twitter.com/OwyJbkSXkG@BYP_100 standing at Roosevelt & State counting the number of times #LaquanMcDonald was shot by an officer. pic.twitter.com/OwyJbkSXkG
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Ahead of the video’s release, the McDonald family also appealed for calm in a statement:Ahead of the video’s release, the McDonald family also appealed for calm in a statement:
We deeply appreciate the outpouring of love and support for Laquan. This is a difficult time for us. As we have said in the past, while we would prefer that the video not be released we understand that a court has ordered otherwise. We ask for calm in Chicago. No one understands the anger more than us but if you choose to speak out, we urge you to be peaceful. Don’t resort to violence in Laquan’s name. Let his legacy be better than that.We deeply appreciate the outpouring of love and support for Laquan. This is a difficult time for us. As we have said in the past, while we would prefer that the video not be released we understand that a court has ordered otherwise. We ask for calm in Chicago. No one understands the anger more than us but if you choose to speak out, we urge you to be peaceful. Don’t resort to violence in Laquan’s name. Let his legacy be better than that.
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WARNING: This video contains graphic contentWARNING: This video contains graphic content
This is the dashcam video of McDonald’s death release on Tuesday.This is the dashcam video of McDonald’s death release on Tuesday.
12.52am GMT00:5212.52am GMT00:52
Mona ChalabiMona Chalabi
The Superintendent of Chicago’s police department, Garry McCarthy, claimed during a late Tuesday afternoon press conference that police shootings in the city have fallen by 70% in the last 4 years.The Superintendent of Chicago’s police department, Garry McCarthy, claimed during a late Tuesday afternoon press conference that police shootings in the city have fallen by 70% in the last 4 years.
It’s not immediately clear what that claim is based on, says Guardian US data editor Mona Chalabi.It’s not immediately clear what that claim is based on, says Guardian US data editor Mona Chalabi.
The City of Chicago’s Independent Police Review Authority tracks officer involved shootings – their database would be the most likely source for any claims about a rise or fall in the numbers of police shootings.The City of Chicago’s Independent Police Review Authority tracks officer involved shootings – their database would be the most likely source for any claims about a rise or fall in the numbers of police shootings.
There is one 70% decline visible in their numbers (summarised below) -- comparing fatal shootings in 2010 and those in Q3 2015. But there are two issues with that comparison: first, it spans five years rather than the four which McCarthy referred to. Second, these numbers include police officer injuries and fatalities.There is one 70% decline visible in their numbers (summarised below) -- comparing fatal shootings in 2010 and those in Q3 2015. But there are two issues with that comparison: first, it spans five years rather than the four which McCarthy referred to. Second, these numbers include police officer injuries and fatalities.
To truly check the claim then, we need to read through the detailed files of all 280 cases shown above.To truly check the claim then, we need to read through the detailed files of all 280 cases shown above.
Their details are grim. The first report, for a non fatal incident on January 1 2010 reads as follows:Their details are grim. The first report, for a non fatal incident on January 1 2010 reads as follows:
INVOLVED MEMBER# 1: “Officer A” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/Black; 29 yearsINVOLVED MEMBER# 1: “Officer A” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/Black; 29 years
old; On-Duty; Civilian Dress; Year of Appointment – 2004old; On-Duty; Civilian Dress; Year of Appointment – 2004
INVOLVED MEMBER’S INJURIES: Abrasions to the right hand and right kneeINVOLVED MEMBER’S INJURIES: Abrasions to the right hand and right knee
INVOLVED MEMBER#2: “Officer B” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/White; 27 years old; On-Duty; Civilian Dress; Year of Appointment – 2005INVOLVED MEMBER#2: “Officer B” (Chicago Police Officer); Male/White; 27 years old; On-Duty; Civilian Dress; Year of Appointment – 2005
INVOLVED MEMBER’S INJURIES: Abrasions to left hand, elbow, and abrasion to both kneesINVOLVED MEMBER’S INJURIES: Abrasions to left hand, elbow, and abrasion to both knees
INVOLVED SUBJECT: “Subject 1”; Male/Black; 26 years oldINVOLVED SUBJECT: “Subject 1”; Male/Black; 26 years old
SUBJECT’S INJURIES: Gunshot wound to the Abdomen (Stable Condition)SUBJECT’S INJURIES: Gunshot wound to the Abdomen (Stable Condition)
INITIAL INCIDENT: Traffic StopINITIAL INCIDENT: Traffic Stop
We have begun reading through each PDF report starting from January 1, 2011 and hope to be able to check the claim.We have begun reading through each PDF report starting from January 1, 2011 and hope to be able to check the claim.
12.50am GMT00:5012.50am GMT00:50
Protesters have gathered at Roosevelt and State in south Chicago.Protesters have gathered at Roosevelt and State in south Chicago.
At Roosevelt and State. #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/R2Ojnb1D00At Roosevelt and State. #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/R2Ojnb1D00
Updated at 12.54am GMTUpdated at 12.54am GMT
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Protesters chant "16 shots!" @ABC7Chicago #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/8aBQivOjDiProtesters chant "16 shots!" @ABC7Chicago #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/8aBQivOjDi
An ABC Chicago reporter describes the scene as protesters gatherAn ABC Chicago reporter describes the scene as protesters gather
12.41am GMT00:4112.41am GMT00:41
Here is a still photo from the video of Laquan McDonald’s final moments. In it’s entirety the video lasts six minutes and 54 seconds. Our video team is working to bring it to you in full.Here is a still photo from the video of Laquan McDonald’s final moments. In it’s entirety the video lasts six minutes and 54 seconds. Our video team is working to bring it to you in full.
We should note that the McDonald family did not want the video to be released.We should note that the McDonald family did not want the video to be released.
Updated at 12.47am GMTUpdated at 12.47am GMT
12.36am GMT00:3612.36am GMT00:36
Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel appeared side by side with police superintendent Garry McCarthy at press conference late Tuesday afternoon to urge peaceful protests.Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel appeared side by side with police superintendent Garry McCarthy at press conference late Tuesday afternoon to urge peaceful protests.
Anyone who is there to uphold the law cannot act like they’re above the law. I want to say one thing: there are men and women both in leadership positions and in rank and file who follow and live by that principal every day. Jason Van Dyke does not represent the police department,” Emanuel said at a press conference ahead of the video’s release.Anyone who is there to uphold the law cannot act like they’re above the law. I want to say one thing: there are men and women both in leadership positions and in rank and file who follow and live by that principal every day. Jason Van Dyke does not represent the police department,” Emanuel said at a press conference ahead of the video’s release.
After the conference, the city’s police gave reporters one hour to download the dashcam video which lasts six minutes and 54 seconds.After the conference, the city’s police gave reporters one hour to download the dashcam video which lasts six minutes and 54 seconds.
The video captures the final moments of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald’s life on 20 October 2014 as he is confronted by two armed police officers in the middle of a Chicago street. The teenager is seen striding down the center of a two-way street and appears to be carrying a knife when the dashboard camera of a police patrol vehicle captures the moment that two officers point handguns at him.The video captures the final moments of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald’s life on 20 October 2014 as he is confronted by two armed police officers in the middle of a Chicago street. The teenager is seen striding down the center of a two-way street and appears to be carrying a knife when the dashboard camera of a police patrol vehicle captures the moment that two officers point handguns at him.
McDonald turns briefly toward one of the officers and is then shot, the impact of the first bullet apparently spinning him around before he collapses on the street. A puff of smoke or dust can be seen rising from his body apparently as a bullet hits the ground. The camera continues to focus on his prone body as the officers, now out of frame, shoot him multiple times. An autopsy report from the Cook County medical examiner’s office showed that McDonald was shot 16 times.McDonald turns briefly toward one of the officers and is then shot, the impact of the first bullet apparently spinning him around before he collapses on the street. A puff of smoke or dust can be seen rising from his body apparently as a bullet hits the ground. The camera continues to focus on his prone body as the officers, now out of frame, shoot him multiple times. An autopsy report from the Cook County medical examiner’s office showed that McDonald was shot 16 times.
People have a right to be angry. People have a right to protest. People have a right to free speech, but they do not have a right to commit criminal acts,” McCarthy said.People have a right to be angry. People have a right to protest. People have a right to free speech, but they do not have a right to commit criminal acts,” McCarthy said.
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Rahm attends Christmas tree lighting minutes after #LaquanMcDonald video is released https://t.co/D8RRVznakx pic.twitter.com/E7TMi2bNM9Rahm attends Christmas tree lighting minutes after #LaquanMcDonald video is released https://t.co/D8RRVznakx pic.twitter.com/E7TMi2bNM9
A Chicago reporter shows us where mayor Rahm Emanuel went immediately after a tense press conferenceA Chicago reporter shows us where mayor Rahm Emanuel went immediately after a tense press conference
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Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of protests over police violence in Chicago and Minneapolis.Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of protests over police violence in Chicago and Minneapolis.
Police in Chicago have just released a chilling dashcam video of the fatal shooting of a black teenager, Laquan McDonald, more than a year after the encounter. Ahead of the video’s release, Chicago authorities pleaded for calm in the city, echoing statements made by McDonald’s family that asked the protesters to remain peaceful.Police in Chicago have just released a chilling dashcam video of the fatal shooting of a black teenager, Laquan McDonald, more than a year after the encounter. Ahead of the video’s release, Chicago authorities pleaded for calm in the city, echoing statements made by McDonald’s family that asked the protesters to remain peaceful.
In Minneapolis, protesters are gathering outside a police station a day after five demonstrators were shot during an ongoing Black Lives Matter demonstration over the fatal police killing of an unarmed black man this month. The protesters suffered non-life threatening injuries. Two suspects have been arrested, and police are still searching for a third man.In Minneapolis, protesters are gathering outside a police station a day after five demonstrators were shot during an ongoing Black Lives Matter demonstration over the fatal police killing of an unarmed black man this month. The protesters suffered non-life threatening injuries. Two suspects have been arrested, and police are still searching for a third man.
The Guardian’s Zach Stafford is in Chicago following the protests there and Nicky Woolf in Minneapolis.The Guardian’s Zach Stafford is in Chicago following the protests there and Nicky Woolf in Minneapolis.
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