Adam Toledo
Cop Who Killed 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo Should Be Fired, Interim Police Superintendent Recommends
The city's Police Board said Officer Eric Stillman used unnecessary deadly force and should be fired. Former top cop David Brown fought previous recommendations to fire the officer.
Chicago Police’s Foot Pursuit Policy Explained
The foot pursuit policy was brought to the forefront last week when Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso was fatally shot chasing a man who was allegedly armed.
Officer Who Killed 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo During Foot Chase Could Be Fired
Chicago's eight-member Police Board will hold a hearing to decide if officer Eric Stillman will be fired.
New Police Chase Policy Still Lets Cops Make The Call, But Forces Officers To Report All Pursuits
The policy comes more than a year after police shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo and young father Anthony Alvarez during separate foot chases, leading to officials — including Mayor Lori Lightfoot — calling for change.
Adam Toledo Case In Top Cop’s Hands Now
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability announced Thursday it has ended its investigation into the shooting and turned over its report to Supt. David Brown.
Adam Toledo, One Year Later: Little Village Organizers Remember 13-Year-Old Killed By Cop — And Demand Special Prosecutor Take On Case
Neighbors participated in a peace walk near the alley where Adam Toledo was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer one year ago. They said Little Village needs justice — and it needs to heal.
Anthony Alvarez’s Family, Supporters Protest After Prosecutors Don’t Charge Officers Who Killed Young Father, 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo
“We are disappointed in the leaders of our city,” said Roxana Figueroa, Alvarez’s cousin. “We are devastated, but we are not defeated. We will not stop until we get justice.”
No Charges For Chicago Police Officers Who Shot Adam Toledo, Anthony Alvarez, Foxx Says
The shootings generated national controversy, spurring protests in Chicago and calls for the officers to face charges and be removed from the force.
Protesters Call For McDonald’s CEO To Be Fired For Comments Blaming Parents For Deaths Of Adam Toledo, Jaslyn Adams
Fast food workers and local families rallied at the West Side McDonald's where 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams was shot and killed in April to demand the company fire its top executive.
El Día De Los Muertos Procession In Little Village Remembers Marc Nevarez And Others Killed By Chicago Police
The group marched down 26th Street to the site where a police officer killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo in March.
Chicago Police Had Inaccurate Data About Foot Chases — And Missed Deadline For Reforming Chase Policy, Monitor Says
The Police Department missed a consent decree deadline for updating its problematic foot chase policy — just months after an officer shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo after a short chase.
Adam Toledo, Boy Killed By Chicago Cop, Remembered By National Museum Of Mexican Art
The museum's Dia de los Muertos ofrenda for Toledo features Legos, Cheetos and Cubs gear: "It really shows he was just a kid."
Police Department’s ‘Vague’ New Foot Chase Policy Doesn’t Fix Glaring Problems, Activists Say
Critics say the policy gives “far too much discretion” to officers to determine when a foot chase is necessary and will lead to dangerous interactions. It could have been improved if the department had listened to community voices, they added.
Adam Toledo’s Family Launches Nonprofit Farm To Give At-Risk Boys A Safe Haven From The Streets
The 13-year-old boy was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer in March. Toledo's family debuted Adam's Place on what would've been his 14th birthday.
New Police Foot Chase Policy Still Allows Officers To Run After People Despite Lightfoot Saying The Chases Are ‘Dangerous’
The policy still allows officers to chase people if there is "probable cause for an arrest or it is believed an individual has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime."
State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s Top Assistant Resigns As Results Of Adam Toledo Investigation Are Released
The office's internal investigation found a lack of oversight is the blame for a top prosecutor mischaracterizing what bodycam footage showed in court. That prosecutor is back on the job.
Chicago Police Should Stop Foot Chases Until New Policy Is Created, Latino Leaders Say: ‘This Has To End Right Now’
After Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez were killed during foot chases, leaders are urging immediate changes to police policy. "Our communities are traumatized by this," one member said.
After Another Deadly Cop Shooting, Aldermen Blast Lightfoot, CPD Leaders For ‘Standing In The Way’ Of Police Reform
Mayor Lori Lightfoot campaigned on promises of transparency and action on long-stalled changes to police policy. Some say the mayor and department aren't moving fast enough.
Former Congressman Luis Gutierrez Demands Kim Foxx Take Immediate Action To Fix Botched Handling Of Adam Toledo Case
State's Attorney Kim Foxx said Thursday she has yet to see video of police shooting Toledo. "You turned your back on all of us seeking justice in the city," Gutierrez said to Foxx.
‘Adam Should Be Alive Today’: How Chicago Teachers Are Talking About A 13-Year-Old’s Killing
Classroom teachers often are the emotional first responders to students who may share names, zip codes or life stories with the young people affected by police violence.
