Jason Van Dyke trial: Chicago cop found guilty of second degree murder of Laquan McDonald
Jason Van Dyke, the white Chicago police officer accused of fatally shooting black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times in less than 30 seconds, was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery on Friday.
He faces at least 10 years in prison.
Jason Van Dyke trial: Chicago cop found guilty of second degree murder of Laquan McDonald
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqCMMRoyPE4
Laquan may have been a threat with the knife before the cop shot him at close range - but after he was down on the ground bleeding out and no longer moving - Laquan should not have been shot a few more times.
Jason Van Dyke, the white Chicago police officer accused of fatally shooting black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times in less than 30 seconds, was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery on Friday.
He faces at least 10 years in prison.
Jason Van Dyke trial: Chicago cop found guilty of second degree murder of Laquan McDonald
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqCMMRoyPE4
Laquan may have been a threat with the knife before the cop shot him at close range - but after he was down on the ground bleeding out and no longer moving - Laquan should not have been shot a few more times.