Reginald Clay Jr.'s family watched the police body camera video of his shooting Tuesday.
The family of Reginald Clay, who was shot and killed by Chicago police in April, spoke out after watching body camera video of the incident.The family of Reginald Clay Jr., who was shot and killed by Chicago police last month, spoke out after watching body camera video of the incident.
On Saturday, April 15 Chicago police said they were patrolling in Lawndale because of a shooting two weeks prior. They said officers were "involved in a de-escalation mission for a gang conflict in that area." When Clay got to the end of the gangway and turned around, police said he brandished a gun and officers fired.
Clay's family said Tuesday the video shows he "had dropped the gun he had," which they also said he was legally licensed to possess.
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