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Chicago Police Under Scrutiny After Fatal Shooting of Dexter Reed During Traffic Stop

The shooting, involving 96 shots fired by officers, has reignited debates over police reform and tactics in Chicago.

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This 2019 photo provided by Porscha Banks, shows Dexter Reed, center, along with his mother Nicole Banks and sister Porscha Banks. Reed died March 21, 2024 after Chicago Police officers shot him during a traffic stop. Plainclothes Chicago police officers fired nearly 100 gun shots over 41 seconds during a traffic stop that left Dexter Reed dead and one officer injured, according to graphic video footage a police oversight agency released Tuesday, April 9. (Porscha Banks via AP).
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Overview

  • Civilian Office of Police Accountability released footage showing Chicago police firing 96 shots at Dexter Reed, sparking widespread scrutiny.
  • The incident occurred during a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation, escalating into a fatal shootout.
  • COPA has called for the suspension of four officers involved, citing concerns over the proportionality of deadly force used.
  • Public and legal debates intensify around police tactics and the need for reform in the wake of the shooting.
  • Family and community activists demand accountability and changes to prevent future incidents.