Amid a plea for calm protest, Chicago officials on Tuesday evening released dash cam video from the 2014 incident in which officer Jason Van Dyke shot teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times.
You don't need to watch the horrific murder of #LaquanMcDonald to know that he was executed. Look at the report. pic.twitter.com/CFHyabXJtO
— Bipartisan Report (@Bipartisanism) November 25, 2015
According to the Huffington Post, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez described the video footage as “chilling” during a news conference hours before the footage was released.
“I have no doubt this video will tear at the hearts of all Chicagoans,” Alvarez said.
In the video, McDonald is carrying with a small knife and walking away from officers, Alvarez said. Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke opens fire as he stands about 10 feet away, and keeps shooting for roughly 13 to 15 seconds even after the teen falls to the ground.
ON Tuesday Van Dyke turned himself in on first-degree murder charges and could face 20 years to life in prison if convicted.
***Warning The Video and Shooting is Graphic***