"Graphic Video: Chicago Police Fire 96 Shots in Fatal Traffic Stop"

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Source: Chicago Tribune
"Graphic Video: Chicago Police Fire 96 Shots in Fatal Traffic Stop"
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released a harrowing video showing Chicago police officers firing dozens of bullets at 26-year-old Dexter Reed during a traffic stop in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, resulting in his death. Mayor Brandon Johnson called the footage "deeply disturbing" and emphasized the need for accountability and building trust between communities and the police. The shooting remains under investigation, with the mayor and other officials expressing commitment to finding justice for all parties involved. Reed's family and their attorneys called for accountability and questioned the officers' response to a simple traffic violation.

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