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  • Laquan McDonald. A Black child in sepia tone smiles at the camera.

    Watch the Trailer for Laquan McDonald Documentary, '16 Shots'

    The Showtime documentary will examine the 17-year-old’s murder at the hands of the Chicago Police Department and the subsequent cover-up.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 15, 2019 1:08PM EDT
    Black man in yellow jacket with fist up, holding black and white sign that reads, "Black lives matter." Crowd surrounds him.

    Jason Van Dyke Sentenced to 6 Years, 9 Months for Murdering Laquan McDonald

    The former Chicago Police Department officer could be back on the street in just over three years.

    Kenrya Rankin Jan 18, 2019 11:21PM EST
    Black person in black shirt and blue denim vest with multicolored pins holds white sign with black text

    Jury Finds Jason Van Dyke Guilty of Murdering Laquan McDonald

    The former Chicago Police Department officer shot the Black teenager 16 times as he was retreating.

    Kenrya Rankin Oct 5, 2018 3:05PM EDT

    Watch as Jason Van Dyke Stands Trial for Killing Laquan McDonald

    The White officer faces six counts of first-degree murder for shooting the retreating Black teen 16 times.

    Kenrya Rankin Sep 17, 2018 1:43PM EDT

    Officer Who Killed Laquan McDonald Indicted on 16 Additional Charges

    “In a moment of leniency, [a jury] may decide to convict him of aggravated battery instead.”

    Kenrya Rankin Mar 24, 2017 12:29PM EDT
    Vic Mensa with black dreadlocks and black shirt and black tattoo on neck against dark-cast background

    Vic Mensa Survives Police Violence in Provocative New '16 Shots' Video

    The rapper’s new video, which premiered as a Tidal exclusive this weekend, features snippets from the video of Laquan McDonald’s death at the hands of former Chicago Police Department officer Jason Van Dyke.

    Sameer Rao Oct 24, 2016 2:03PM EDT
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