Photo: Kelly Hayes via Twitter
Thousands of protesters braved rain and chilly temperatures to flood Chicago’s high-end shopping district Friday to demand justice in the wake of the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Tuesday, the city released the heartbreaking video of McDonald’s shooting and announced former Chicago PD officer Jason Van Dyke would be charged with first-degree murder. The timing of the announcement angered many who wondered why it took more than a year to charge Van Dyke given video evidence that he shoot the teen 16 times, 14 of which came while McDonald lay on the ground.
Today, thousands of protesters took to Michigan Avenue, one of Chicago’s premier shopping districts, to demand the mayor, police commissioner, and state’s attorney resign.
Various groups begin marching down Michigan Ave in protest of Mayor @RahmEmanuel's handling of #LaquanMcDonald vid. pic.twitter.com/FF0XbYMOZ0
— The Chicago Reporter (@ChicagoReporter) November 27, 2015
"No Justice no shopping"- protesters chant outside the now closed water tower place. #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/N0SJxlw0Zq
— Roseanne Tellez (@RoseanneTellez) November 27, 2015
Crowd is very large here on Michigan Avenue. Few blocks long. Another group a block ahead pic.twitter.com/HmFGbiuFYZ
— Joe Ward (@JayDubWard) November 27, 2015
Protestors blocked the door in front of the @Disney store #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/A8YR6Wv11P
— Grace Wong (@GraceWong630) November 27, 2015
Blocking store doors on Michigan Ave. #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/g3gjD5TX7V
— Kelly Hayes (@MsKellyMHayes) November 27, 2015
Third wave. Thousands here at Water Tower for #BlackFriday #LaquanMcDonald protest. "No shopping!" pic.twitter.com/wc12U8k4E5
— WBEZeducation (@WBEZeducation) November 27, 2015
You can't shop! Shut it down, protesters chant as they block the doors to Nordstrom mall #LaquanMcDonald pic.twitter.com/WhIR6n8wqa
— Lolly Bowean (@lollybowean) November 27, 2015
— Robert Loerzel (@robertloerzel) November 27, 2015
#LaquanMcDonald shows – its not just the crime, but it's also the coverup! pic.twitter.com/PmcIi961Ta
— Douglas Pensack (@dougiepen) November 27, 2015
The protest is large and very peaceful. #LaquanMcDonald @TouchVisionTV pic.twitter.com/vi5rH5G0bR
— Lauren Mialki (@laurenmialki) November 27, 2015
In addition to calling for the resignation of some of Chicago’s top officials, protesters are also requesting the Justice Department step to conduct an independent investigation.
