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Overview
African American 17-year-old shot 16 times by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke on October 20, 2014. Dashcam video contradicted police reports and was suppressed for 13 months by the City of Chicago, exposing a systemic cover-up. Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Shot 16 times while walking away from officers
Dashcam footage suppressed for over a year
Cover-up led to firing of Chicago Police superintendent
Related Investigations (1)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- September 25, 1997
Education
Key Timeline
2014 Oct 20
Shot 16 times by officer Van Dyke
2015 Nov
Dashcam footage released after court order
2018
Van Dyke convicted of second-degree murder