"Chicago Police Fire Nearly 100 Shots in 41 Seconds During Fatal Traffic Stop: Videos"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Chicago Police Fire Nearly 100 Shots in 41 Seconds During Fatal Traffic Stop: Videos"
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Video footage released by a police oversight agency shows plainclothes Chicago police officers firing nearly 100 shots over 41 seconds during a traffic stop, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old Black man, Dexter Reed, and injuring one officer. The family questions the police account and demands a swift investigation, while the mayor vows transparency and a full investigation. The incident has raised concerns about racial bias and excessive use of force within the police department, which has been under a consent decree since 2019.

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