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Thursday, September 10, 2009

A Year and No Contact From Police Department About Son Killed by Officer

It's been more than a year since a Chicago police officer shot and killed Devon Young. His parents say during that time they have never been contacted by anyone from the police department or the agency that investigates police shootings.

That agency says the misunderstanding resulted from a minor administrative oversight, but the message to Young's family is a painful one. Their experience is a glimpse into the deep and still pervasive mistrust of police by many Chicagoans.



www.policeshootminorities.com

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