Protests in Chicago Over Shooting Video
After footage released of Laquan McDonald’s death.
Hundreds of protesters marched in Chicago on Tuesday night after the release of a graphic video from October 2014 showing a police officer shooting 16 rounds into Laquan McDonald. “Who do you protect? Who do you serve?” they chanted. “16 shots! 16 shots!” At least two people were arrested among the outpouring of demonstrators who took to the streets. Protests appeared to have calmed down in the early hours of Wednesday without any reports of damage. Protests are expected to continue throughout the week, including a demonstration at City Hall slated for Wednesday and another on the popular stretch of Michigan Avenue during Friday’s expected holiday shopping.
GALLERY: Chicago Protesters March After Release of Laquan McDonald Video (PHOTOS)
WATCH: Demonstrators gather in Chicago to protest after #LaquanMcDonald video released https://t.co/6dY0ATN7Iw https://t.co/gcW8ShQg3E
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 25, 2015Chicago RT @kgosztola More video of police getting rough with protesters #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/kdYWlWt7zf
— Revolution News (@NewsRevo) November 25, 2015More tense moments. Cops answering press questions with silence. #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/ZBRQ86fd3K
— Justin Allen (@Allen_Justin) November 25, 2015Activists chanting, marching on Michigan. pic.twitter.com/XFqWWPBPAp
— Kelly Bauer (@BauerJournalism) November 25, 2015Chants: "I love you like you were me." #LaquanMcDonald #Chicago #protest pic.twitter.com/xZQWIrbxPa
— Ibrahim Samra (@IbrahimSamra01) November 25, 2015Register below to read this article for free or subscribe
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