Dexter Reed shooting: Chicago reaches tentative $1.25M settlement with man's family after fatal gunfight
CHICAGO - The City of Chicago has reached a tentative $1.25 million settlement with the family of Dexter Reed, a man fatally shot by police in 2024 during a traffic stop that escalated into a gunfight.
Dexter Reed shooting
What we know:
Reed, 26, was shot at least 13 times on March 21, 2024, after he fired at an officer, wounding them in the wrist, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA).
Four officers returned fire, shooting nearly 100 rounds in just 41 seconds, striking Reed multiple times, including in the chest, back, and legs.
Reed’s death was ruled a homicide by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting, which began after police stopped Reed for an alleged seat belt violation, prompted protests and a federal lawsuit from his family, alleging excessive force and civil rights violations.
COPA’s investigation found that officers continued shooting after Reed exited his SUV and fell to the ground. Video footage of the incident was later released by the oversight agency.
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Video shows Chicago police firing at Dexter Reed 96 times, oversight agency says
A man shot and killed by Chicago police during a traffic stop last month ?fired first,? striking an officer before four others fired nearly 100 rounds, some after the man fell to the ground, oversight officials said Tuesday.
Angela Parks incident
In a separate case, the city is also considering a $27 million settlement for the family of Angela Parks, who died more than a year after being struck by a vehicle fleeing from police in 2020, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The city would pay $20 million, with its insurance provider covering the remaining $7 million.
What's next:
Both settlements for the Reed and Parks families will be reviewed by the City Council's Finance Committee on Monday.
If approved, the full City Council would likely vote on the agreements later this month.
The Source: The information in this article was obtained from the Finance Committee's agenda, the Chicago Tribune, and previous FOX 32 Chicago coverage of the Dexter Reed story.