Patrick Smith
Reporter, Criminal Justice
The video appears to show the boy holding a gun behind his back an instant before the officer opened fire, but it is not clear whether he was still holding the gun as he raised his hands above his head.
April 15, 2021
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The seventh grade boy was killed by an officer in the early morning hours of March 29 in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
Updated April 16, 2021
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The seventh grade boy was killed by an officer in the early morning hours of March 29 in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
Updated April 14, 2021
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Members of the Little Village community gathered Monday night near the spot where Adam Toledo was killed last week.
April 5, 2021
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On Monday, Chicago police shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo. In a reversal, the city now says it can legally release footage of the incident.
Updated April 2, 2021
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The trial of the former Minneapolis police officer centers on race and police brutality, themes that resonate in Chicago, especially for activists of color.
April 1, 2021
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An independent expert with sweeping investigative powers provides a window into policing in Chicago.
Updated Mar 31, 2021
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Experts say the low vaccination rate endangers inmates, correctional officers and the communities where staff live.
Mar 26, 2021
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The county sent out hundreds of jury notices ahead of the trial, a test to see if the massive court system can return to normal.
Mar 22, 2021
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The state halted in-person visits in March 2020. Family members with loved ones inside are calling for plans to reopen.
Mar 20, 2021
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