A Chicago police officer fatally shot Maurice Granton Jr. in the back during a Bronzeville foot chase. Police alleged that he pulled a gun on police who were trying to stop him during a narcotics investigation about 8:15 p.m.
Victim's Name: Maurice Granton Jr.
Agency Responsible: Chicago Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 6, 2018
County: Cook
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3755
Geography: Urban