Chicago officials release reports in police shooting of black teen that contradict video footage

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials have released police reports in the shooting death of a black teenager by a white police officer revealing a narrative that contradicts what video footage depicts.


The Chicago Tribune (http://trib.in/1TqYWPD ) reports hundreds of pages released late Friday show at least five officers saying Laquan McDonald moved toward officers. However, squad car video shows McDonald veering away from officers before he was shot 16 times by officer Jason Van Dyke.

One report claims McDonald advanced toward officers swinging his knife in an "aggressive, exaggerated manner." The statements led police supervisors to rule McDonald's death a justifiable homicide.

Van Dyke has been charged with murder. Federal authorities are also investigating.

Messages left for police, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office and the state's attorney weren't immediately returned late Friday.



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