Dexter Reed, 26, was killed by gunfire during a police stop in Chicago. Officers fired 96 shots at him within 41 seconds.
Police stopped Reed for not wearing a seatbelt. The family is shocked by the violence against Reed: "He was just driving around in his car" The 26-year-old's death has reignited debate and anger over police brutality and excessive use of force in the US. In the USA, police violence - especially against black people - is a massive problem. In 2020, the violent killing of African American George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin led to demonstrations worldwide. Three years later, the United States Department of Justice concluded in 2023 that it was not an isolated incident. Officials would use excessive force against minorities. Police violence is also regularly discussed in Germany. The Copwatch initiative from Frankfurt denounces racial profiling and wants to contribute to a cultural change.. The Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) only released video footage of the shooting on Tuesday (April 9, local time)