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U.S. Attorney's Office Provides Update on Investigation into the Shooting Death of Laquan McDonald

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois

CHICAGO — On April 13, 2015, this Office announced a joint federal and state investigation into the October 20, 2014, fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald.  Both before and since that announcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners have been conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. 

The federal investigation of the shooting remains active and ongoing.

Updated November 24, 2015
Topic
Office and Personnel Updates
Component
USAO - Illinois, Northern

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