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Photos: Protest in Chicago over shooting death of Laquan McDonald

November 25, 2015 10:52AM ET

Angry demonstrators confront police as officer is charged with murder of black teen

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Laquan McDonald Chicago shooting
Demonstrators confront police during a protest following the release of a video showing Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke shooting and killing Laquan McDonald, Nov. 24, 2015. Scott Olson / Getty Images
Laquan McDonald Chicago shooting
Demonstrators block the street with a sign. Officer Van Dyke was charged with murder in connection with the shooting. Jim Young / Reuters
Laquan McDonald Chicago shooting
The charges followed months of lobbying for the video of the October 2014 incident to be released. Andrew Nelles / Reuters
Laquan McDonald Chicago shooting
The video shows that McDonald, 17, was not threatening the officers when he was shot 16 times. Scott Olson / Getty Images
Laquan McDonald Chicago shooting
Demonstrators march through downtown Chicago following the release of the video. Scott Olson / Getty Images
Laquan McDonald Chicago shooting
The release of the video comes on the heels of other police incidents leading to the deaths of unarmed black men, igniting angry demonstrations across the country. Scott Olson / Getty Images
Laquan McDonald Chicago shooting
Bus passengers watch as demonstrators march through downtown. Scott Olson / Getty Images

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