"Unanswered Questions Surrounding Chicago Police's Fatal Shooting of Dexter Reed"

The killing of Dexter Reed by Chicago police has reignited scrutiny of the city's police reform efforts, with concerns raised about the department's approach to a federal consent decree and the use of deadly force. The incident has brought the police department back under national media scrutiny and highlighted its increasing reliance on traffic stops as a crime-fighting tactic. The ACLU of Illinois has sued the police department over a pattern of stops disproportionately targeting Black and Latino drivers, while the department's leaders acknowledge the need for significant structural and cultural change. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting, with questions raised about the officers' use of force and training.