Laquan McDonald

Laquan McDonald was a 17-year-old African American who was tragically shot and killed by Chicago police in 2014. The incident gained widespread attention because it was captured on a dashboard camera, showing McDonald walking away from officers with a pocket knife before being shot multiple times. The release of the video led to protests and raised questions about police use of force and accountability. The officer involved was charged and convicted of shooting McDonald in an incident that highlighted issues of police violence and systemic disparities.