Overview

• The mothers of Marjay Dotson, 15, and Jeremy Herred, 14, filed wrongful-death and personal-injury claims naming Charles Leto and the Chicago Park District.
• The suit says Leto used willful violence and faults the district for advancing him despite prior complaints and a 2023 dog shooting that did not appear on background checks.
• Park surveillance video shows Leto pull a gun and fire after the teens approached as he worked on his bike, while the families assert the boys were unarmed.
• Leto is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and related counts, has claimed self-defense, and remains detained pending trial.
• A Park District review found prior verbal warnings were not centrally logged, prompting new safety training, added security and better tracking of complaints, and officials say Leto resigned and is ineligible for future employment.