Rapid Escalation: The Deadly CPD Shooting of Dexter Reed

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability and an independent expert are questioning the rapid escalation of a traffic stop involving Dexter Reed, which led to a shootout with Chicago Police that resulted in Reed's death and an officer's injury. Bodycam footage shows Reed firing first, but questions have been raised about the validity of the initial traffic stop and the proportionality of the officers' use of deadly force. While experts acknowledge that officers were justified in returning fire if Reed shot first, concerns remain about the lack of explanation to Reed about the stop and the tactical unit's involvement in routine traffic stops.