(PM.) Body cam footage released from the Dexter Reed shooting in Chicago has revealed that Reed shot at police first and struck one in the arm before officers killed him at a traffic stop.
After the shooting, many outlets jumped on the story with headlines focusing on the 96 rounds that were shot at Reed, killing him in the process. According to the footage and Block Club Chicago, Reed shot at the officers first, striking one in the arm.
Released body cam footage of Dexter Reed shooting reveals he open fired on police officers before getting shot dead at traffic stop.
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) April 11, 2024
The incident occurred on March 21 after a traffic stop at the 3800 block of West Ferdinand Street in Chicago. This week, officials revealed that the encounter began when police pulled him over for not wearing a seat belt.
