City Lawyers Dispute Reason for Traffic Stop Before Fatal Chicago Police Shooting

New court filings reveal conflicting accounts of why Dexter Reed was stopped, intensifying scrutiny of police actions.

City attorneys claim Dexter Reed was stopped for illegally tinted windows, contradicting earlier seatbelt violation explanation.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability maintains that the initial stop was for a seatbelt violation, raising questions about its legitimacy.
Reed's family has filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force and wrongful death, with the city seeking to dismiss key parts of the case.
COPA officials stand by their original statements and materials released during the ongoing investigation.
The discrepancy in the reasons for the stop has heightened tensions and calls for accountability in the case.