Preview - 16 Shots: The Police Shooting of Laquan McDonald

Preview - 16 Shots: The Police Shooting of Laquan McDonald

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In 2014, Laquan McDonald, a Black teenager, was fatally shot by Jason Van Dyke, a white Chicago Police officer. Police reported McDonald was attacking officers. A video from the scene told a different story. Trust in Chicago police and officials crumbled. Now, Officer Van Dyke is awaiting trial for murder charges. WBEZ and the Chicago Tribune bring you the story of the shooting and the fallout. Then, stay tuned for ongoing coverage of the trial. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode.

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