NBC 5 Investigates has learned a Chicago Police Department surveillance camera, located just feet from where police fatally shot 26-year old Dexter Reed…
COPA chief also calls into question officers’ story that Reed was pulled for a seatbelt violation; asks CPD superintendent to strip four officers of their police powersNBC 5 Investigates has learned a Chicago Police Department surveillance camera, located just feet from where police fatally shot 26-year old Dexter Reed following an exchange of gunfire last month, wasn’t working at the time of the deadly encounter.
NBC 5 Investigates has asked for more clarity on what happened with this particular POD camera and how many others might not be working. A spokesman for Mayor Brandon Johnson said he would get back to us. COPA, which is investigating the incident, released more than 30 videos Tuesday – including body-worn camera videos, along with use of force reports, 911 calls and third-party videos that provided additional insight.In the barrage of gunfire – which included 96 shots in 41 seconds - one officer can be seen on his own body camera unloading and reloading multiple magazines into his gun.
In the letter, COPA's chief administrator said she questions the validity of the officers' stories – stating it seems unclear how the officers knew Dexter Reed wasn't wearing a seatbelt given their location to him and the dark tint on his SUV windows.
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