Officer who fatally shot 19-year-old Kajuan Raye relieved of police powers

[JonLP24]

Source: WGN

CHICAGO -- The Chicago police officer involved in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kajuan Raye been relieved of his police powers pending the completion of the Independent Police Review Board's case.

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"Based on the little information we know at this point, I have concerns about this incident and feel this decision is in the best interest of the Department and the people of Chicago as we await a methodical and impartial investigation into exactly what transpired," said CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson said in a statement Saturday.

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Officers say Raye turned and pointed a gun at them, twice. The second time, they shot and killed him.

No gun was found at the scene.

Read more: http://wgntv.com/2016/11/26/officer-who-fatally-shot-19-year-old-kajuan-raye-relieved-of-police-powers/

[napi21]

1. AFAIK it's SOP to relieve any officer involved in a shooting until a review is complete.

The frightening issue in this event is we have to depend totally on the Chicago investigation and accept their results. I seriously doubt any appeals to the Con's AG will go unanswered.

[LiberalFighter]

2. Who is on that independent review board and what is their connection with police dept????

Conflict of interest?

[cstanleytech]

3. So no bodycams? Having those might help determine what exactly happened because without them

I would say the police might need to charged especially in light of the fact that no weapon has been recovered.

[heaven05]

4. wait till after

January 20, 2017. A lot of people going to try to relive "the good ole days". Well, this is a new day.