The Chicago Police Board said an officer be discharged from the police department for the fatal shooting of Reginald Clay, Jr. in Lawndale last year, agreeing with COPA's recommendation.
ByThe Civilian Office of Police Accountability recommended a Chicago police officer be discharged from CPD for the fatal shooting of Reginald Clay, Jr. in Lawndale last year.showed up to Chicago Police Headquarters looking for a step toward what they consider to be justice for their son and left Thursday night's board meeting with what they said was a reason to celebrate.
The Civilian Office of Police accountability said Officer Ruiz shot and killed Clay, Jr. as he ran from officers during what police say was a gang de-escalation stop on April 15, 2023.Limited body camera footage shows Clay Jr. with what authorities said is a semi-automatic handgun that his family says he was legally licensed to own.
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