In Illinois, Cook County prosecutors said Wednesday they would not bring criminal charges against five Chicago police officers who fatally shot 26-year-old African American Dexter Reed last year in a hail of bullets. Bodycam video of the killing shows officers from a CPD tactical unit in plain clothes firing 96 shots at Reed in just 41 seconds, following a traffic stop. Officers initially said Reed was pulled over for a seatbelt violation, but he was driving in a car with tinted windows. In April, Chicago city councilors voted down a proposed $1.25 million wrongful death settlement agreement with Reed’s family.
5 Chicago Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting of Dexter Reed Won’t Face Charges
HeadlineAug 14, 2025
