Laquan McDonald Killed by Chicago Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
500 N Springfield Ave
Mapping Police Violence:

McDonald was shot and killed after being suspected of breaking into cars. McDonald also slashed an officers tire with a knife. He then led officers on a shot foot chase and refused to drop the knife, prompting an officer to shoot and kill him.

Victim's Name: Laquan McDonald

Agency Responsible: Chicago Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 17

Race: Black

Date of Death: October 20, 2014

County: Cook

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Charged with 1st degree murder

Criminal Charges: Charged with a crime

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Geography: Urban

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