CHICAGO (WLS) -- The first day of the murder trial of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke wrapped up Monday. The day began with the judge denying a motion for change of venue and ended after opening ...
CHICAGO -- Jason Van Dyke, the Chicago police officer convicted of murdering 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, was sentenced to 81 months, or 6 years and 9 months, in prison and two years mandatory ...
2014: Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times near 41st Street and Pulaski Road. McDonald was later pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital.