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