In Chicago, demonstrations dubbed “Black Wall Street” are planned for today to protest fatal police shootings of African Americans. The actions come one day after a federal judge forced Chicago to release video footage of the fatal police shooting of unarmed African-American teenager Cedrick Chatman. Seventeen-year-old Chatman was killed by Chicago police officer Kevin Fry in January 2013. The video footage from traffic surveillance cameras shows Chatman running away from two officers, who are chasing him down the street. One of the officers is clearly holding a gun. Both videos partially obscure the shooting itself, but each show Chatman crumpling to the ground after shots are fired. Police had claimed Chatman turned and pointed something at the officers, but neither video shows any signs the teenager turned. Police later learned Chatman was holding only the case of his iPhone. Police have said Chatman was pursued as a suspect in a car theft. Officer Kevin Fry, who killed Chatman, has reportedly had at least 30 civilians complaints filed against him over course of his career. Chatman’s family has sued the city over the shooting.
Chicago Releases Footage of Another Police Killing of Black Teen
HeadlineJan 15, 2016