Police fire 96 shots in 41 seconds, killing Black man during traffic stop
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Dexter Reed, 26, was killed during a traffic stop when police fired 96 bullets at him in 41 seconds. His mother, Nicole Banks, expressed devastation, stating, 'He was just riding around in his car. They killed him.'
Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating the use of deadly force by officers in the shooting of Dexter Reed. The Chicago Police Department stated cooperation with the investigation, emphasizing that a determination cannot be made until all facts are known.
Police stopped Dexter Reed for allegedly not wearing a seatbelt. Body-cam videos show officers surrounding his car, giving commands, and pointing firearms when he did not comply. Shots were fired as officers retreated, leading to Reed's death.
Read at Washington Post
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