Activists and concerned residents gather in solidarity demanding justice after the death of Dexter Reed, who was shot by police during a routine traffic stop. The family's attorney claims that Reed was unarmed and shot multiple times.
Outside CPD's 11th district on Tuesday, chaos erupted as demonstrators blocked streets and clashed with police.Nearly 100 activists and concerned Chicago residents gathered in solidarity, demanding justice following the death of Dexter Reed ."We don't need armed police officers to enforce seat belt regulations. Why are tactical teams responding to routine traffic stop s? It doesn't add up.
COPA investigators stated that the 26-year-old fired at police first during a traffic stop in Garfield Park. Police body camera footage depicted Reed out of the car, on the ground, with officers continuing to shoot."They fired away 96 times in 41 seconds. They fired away 40 times on an unarmed man outside his vehicle", the family's attorney said.Reed, aged 26, was a former basketball standout at Westinghouse High School, leading the team to a regional championship.
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