Personal Injury Law

Chicago Wrongful Death Lawsuit Accuses Police of Excessive Force in Fatal Shooting

The family of Juan Robles is suing the Chicago police for his Illinois wrongful death. Robles, 28, was shot last September 27 during a police pursuit in Ashburn.

The deadly incident occurred at around 11:55 pm. Police say they spotted a vehicle on South Kedzie Avenue that they believed was involved in a weapons violation. They tried to pull the car over but Robles wouldn?t stop and proceeded to accidentally strike two vehicles, causing his car to become disabled.

Police say that Robles was carrying a handgun when he excited the vehicle and tried to run away. The officers started chasing him on foot. They claim that Robles then turned around, pointing the gun at the cops. That is when police fatally shot him.

One officer injured his arm during the police pursuit. However, the cop's injury was not a gunshot wound.

Now, Robles?s family is seeking at least $100,000 and claiming Chicago police brutality. They say that the officers that chased after Robles used excessive force and neglected to provide him timely medical attention after they shot him in the back multiple times.

The Independent Police Review Authority is investigating the deadly shooting but has yet to release their findings.

If your loved one was injured, abused, or killed by Chicago police, it is a good idea to speak with a Cook County police brutality law firm to determine if the incident is grounds for an Illinois injury complaint or a wrongful death lawsuit. Police are never allowed to use excessive force at any time.

Suit filed over police-involved fatal shooting, Chicago Breaking News, January 26, 2010

Police shoot, kill armed man on Southwest Side, Chicago Breaking News, September 27, 2009

Related Web Resources:
Independent Police Review Authority

Chicago Police, ClearPath

Full post as published by Chicago Injury Attorney Blog on February 02, 2010 (boomark / email).