By Justin Glawe
This is what convinced prosecutors to indict Officer Jason Van Dyke on first-degree murder. It is horrifying.
CHICAGO — Laquan McDonald was lying in the fetal position when Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke pumped more than a dozen bullets into the 17-year-old boy’s body, killing him.
After being turned around by the first shots, McDonald hits the
ground. Puffs of smoke can be seen rising from his body as bullets
penetrate and strike the pavement behind him. At the end of the
16-second ordeal, Van Dyke’s partner kicks away a knife McDonald was
carrying, which was the only thing that prevented Van Dyke from
reloading his weapon.
This is tantamount to first-degree murder, according to Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, who charged Van Dyke on Tuesday.
Click here for the full article and video of the shooting.
Warning: Many may find the footage extremely disturbing and upsetting. Viewer discretion is advised.
Source: The Daily Beast
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