Newly Released Bodycam Footage Shows Fatal Chicago Police Shooting of Reginald Clay Jr.

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Newly Released Bodycam Footage Shows Fatal Chicago Police Shooting of Reginald Clay Jr.
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The Chicago police watchdog has released body camera footage showing an officer shooting 24-year-old Reginald Clay Jr. after a brief chase in April. The shooting has been controversial, with Clay's family claiming that the police department's version of events does not match reality. The video shows Clay pulling out a handgun before being shot by the officer. Clay's family has filed a lawsuit, claiming that the chase violated the city's foot chase policy. The officers involved have been placed on routine administrative duties, and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident.

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