Tuesday marks one year since Adam Toledo, 13, was killed in a shooting by Chicago police after a chase in the Little Village neighborhood.
Bodycam video shows Adam Toledo had his hands up and was not holding a gun when he was shot, but less than a second earlier appeared to have a gun in one hand, which he tossed away.announced that the police officer involved will not face charges. She said Toledo had a gun and the officer perceived a threat.
"Officer Stillman reacted to the perceived threat presented by Adam Toledo, who he believed at the time was turning toward him to shoot him," Foxx said. Some community members are blasting that decision. Another group wants the city to change its policy on foot chases.After the decision by Foxx was announced, attorneys for Adam's family said in a statement, in part: "Despite that decision, we will continue fighting for Adam and have filed our civil complaint seeking monetary damages against Officer Stillman and the City of Chicago in our effort to get justice for Adam and the Toledo family.
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