Chicago Officers Avoid Charges After Firing Nearly 100 Shots in Deadly Stop

Five Chicago police officers will not face charges after firing 96 rounds and killing 26-year-old Dexter Reed during a 2024 traffic stop. Prosecutors cited Reed’s illegal weapon and that he fired first, but the family alleges police escalation and failure to provide medical aid. The officers, in plainclothes and unmarked cars, were part of a tactical unit. Community outcry followed, with calls for reform and a wrongful death lawsuit. Critics argue the case reflects broader issues of police violence and lack of accountability in marginalized communities.

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Source: AP News