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Chicago police watchdog group says fatal police shooting from 2012 was unjustified

by Brian Seay

In a rare move, a police watchdog group in Chicago announced Thursday that the 2012 shooting of a 15-year-old boy was unjustified.

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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws

by Brian Seay

Chicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.

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New York man shot by police on Facebook Live

by Brian Seay

Witnesses say the man appeared to be holding a gun as he pointed his hand at officers in a quick motion, prompting them to open fire.

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AR-15 among guns recovered after 2 officers shot in Chicago

by Brian Seay

Two Chicago police officers were wounded Tuesday night when gunmen in two vehicles pulled alongside their unmarked van and opened fire.

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