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Chicago cop who shot 13-year-old carjacking suspect who was running away is relieved of police powers, officials say

CHICAGO — The officer who fired a service weapon, wounding a 13-year-old boy who was running away on the West Side Wednesday night, has been relieved of police powers. “He’s still an active member of the Chicago Police Department,” said Don Terry, police spokesman. “He’s not going to be patrolling the streets and he won’t be able to arrest people.” The action, effective Friday, means the ...
Crime scene tape is left at a gas station in the 800 block of North Cicero Avenue on Thursday, May 19, 2022, where Chicago police shot a 13- year-old carjacking suspect Wednesday.

CHICAGO — The officer who fired a service weapon, wounding a 13-year-old boy who was running away on the West Side Wednesday night, has been relieved of police powers.

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