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October 4, 2018

Defense Rests in Murder Trial of Chicago Cop Who Shot Laquan McDonald
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In Chicago, a jury will begin deliberating the fate today of officer
Jason Van Dyke, who faces a first-degree murder charge for killing
African-American teenager Laquan Mc Donald in October of 2014. The
killing was captured on a police dash cam video released under court
order, which clearly contradicted police claims about the shooting. The
video shows the teenager posing no threat and walking away from the
officers before Van Dyke opened fire 16 times, shooting Mc Donald in the
neck, chest, back, both arms, right leg and head. This is Officer Van
Dyke being cross-examined by prosecutor Jody Gleason on Tuesday.

Jody Gleason: "Did you ever make a decision to stop shooting that night?

Jason Van Dyke: "Yes, I did."

Jody Gleason: "And when was that?"

Jason Van Dyke: "Once I recognized that he hit the ground."

Jody Gleason: "Well, he hit the ground, and you continued to shoot,
correct?"

Jason Van Dyke: "On my approach, yes."



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