Violent protests in Chicago after man shot dead by police

he was armed and running from the police, that is the definition of how to get shot by the police.

Will this be the “Michael Brown” event of THIS election autumn? Stay tuned for a BLM announcement.

Violent protests are never ok.

Not enough facts to say what happened, only claims which seem less than accurate. CPD doesn't have the best reputation for telling the truth.

Nothing says that the man was violating any law either. Having a gun is not illegal in Chicago - I just checked.

Hopefully there are multiple video and audio records available so the truth can be known.

Since the blacks seems to be having problems with the police nationwide, perhaps the solution is to remove ALL police presence from those sections of the neighborhood where there is a high population of blacks.  Police would not be allowed to enter those areas.

If there's no police presence, there wouldn't be any shootings, violence, riots and protests in the neighborhoods, would there?

Police are police -- protect and serve EVERYONE. They are NOT judge/jury/executioner!! Do your job!!

Why would anyone want to be a policeman in America today? Especially if you are not a minority. The vast majority are doing a great job under very hostile and in some places combat like conditions. Yet they are hated and attacked mercilessly. If a cop makes a mistake they should be punished. But the immediate reflex in today’s identity politics infused environment is to resort to self destructive violence and vitriol towards police. For the people who serve in law enforcement it is a no win situation. They are all better off seeking other work in a field in which their bravery and sacrifice is more likely to be appreciated.

Don't blame the CPD. So far in 2018, Chicago’s “urban youth” have produced a total of 1268 shot and wounded and 239 killed. Where’s the liberal urban outcry for this?

Notice the report statements.

"gun and two ammunition magazines" were recovered. Nobody actually saw the man holding a gun or ammunition. Throw-down evidence? Check the fingerprints on any bullets.

Acting crazy shouldn't be a death sentence. Doesn't CPD have non-lethal techniques to use?

There's too many examples of cops in America being caught on video engaging in bad behavior, to not be suspicious every time there is a cop shooting.

What I could never understand for the life of me is that the left are the so called rational, logical humanitarian party. They never address the high black on black crimes and why is that? Because it would point the finger right back to the Democrats, the party that most blacks support. They protest school shootings, police shootings, but the out of control black on black crime where people are shoot each other on a daily basis. The left never address this cancer, they never talk about it or even hold their own party accountable for allowing the very people they represent to aggressively combat the violence, but they will never do anything about it because it is not a high priority for them, making sure our borders are open and making sure we allow as many illegals into the country as possible. The problem has and always will be the Democrat party and as long as they control cities like Chicago, the killing will never stop.

The problem has and always will be the Democrat party and as long as they control cities like Chicago, the killing will never stop.

It reminds me of the American Lefts’ defense of Socialism. Regardless of the fact that it fails repeatedly, most spectacularly in large multi-racial countries, they insist that it is superior to free market capitalism and traditional Americanism. Cities dominated by Democrats often become bogged down with bureaucracy and insist on regulating more and more aspects of people’s lives at times to the level of absurdity.

The social, economic, and cultural decay that exists in places like Detroit, San Francisco, and Baltimore is the logical result of the Democrat parties policies. Violent protests are part and parcel to a failed ideology.

The problem has and always will be the Democrat party

You mean the Democratic Party. Get it right.

Nowhere does this article mention liberals, the left, or Democrats. And yet some posters are eager to jump on the narrative that the issue of law enforcement and race relations is strictly a partisan one. It’s tiring and destructive.

Nothing Democratic about them anymore.

But there is something “Democrat” about them? A silly meme that’s been going on for over 50 years.

Nowhere does this article mention liberals, the left, or Democrats. And yet some posters are eager to jump on the narrative that the issue of law enforcement and race relations is strictly a partisan one. It’s tiring and destructive.

But it is, let's not kid ourselves, look where most of the crimes that take place within the Black community, please tell me how many of them are run by Democrats. How many?

how many of them are run by Democrats. How many?

So by that logic the police who shoot black suspects are controlled by Democratic pols. The police you’re defending.

You wanna play that silly partisan game, at least be consistent.

Where exactly is BLM on this?

No out-of-date middle school photos of the man available to rally support? No “witnesses” circulating false stories like “Hands up, don’t shoot”? Out-of-towners too busy to come to Chicago? No stores to loot in the area?

This is the expectation in the USA today. Thank the media for shaping it.

always.So by that logic the police who shoot black suspects are controlled by Democratic pols.

They're public servants, what their political affiliation is, I wouldn't know and it's unimportant, however, it's funny that when a black police officer shots a black suspect, complete silence, but if the officer is white, then it becomes a racial issue, always.

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The police you’re defending. 

No, but I don't give the gangs or criminals a pass either.

You wanna play that silly partisan game, at least be consistent.

I am.

They're public servants, what their political affiliation is, I wouldn't know and it's unimportant,

I see. Crime in black communities is high because they’re run by Democrats. But policing in these communities is completely unaffected by Democratic governance. Got it. Total consistency there.

America, the country where everybody is supposed to have a gun, unless you're a person of color, in which case having a gun gets you executed by the police.

You mean the Democratic Party. Get it right.

Socialism isn’t democratic. Unless you think forcing individuals to do things that the mob insists they do.

so what are the police supposed to do when a guy pulls out a gun on them?

and why no protests when people are shot and killed every single day in that Democrat run city? Seems the politicians should do something and be held accountable.

police just reacting to armed people who resist arrest, run, and then pull a gun out.

I see. Crime in black communities is high because they’re run by Democrats. 

Not at all, what I'm saying is the Democratic Party haven't addressed the issues that are destroying the Black communities, their policies overall have been toxic. Besides, asking for their votes, tell me something positive the Democratic Party has done for the Blacks of South Chicago. Go on. How has the Democratic Party made these peoples lives better over the last 50 years?

But policing in these communities is completely unaffected by Democratic governance. Got it. Total consistency there.

They fall under Democratic leadership, they are just enforcing the laws, so what have their Democratic Law makers told them to better police the community? Again, you never answered my question, if a black cop shots a black suspect, why doesn't that get airtime and why don't you see creeps like Al Sharpton or that idiot Michael Moore protesting or even BLM, but if it's a white cop, they all come down, so why is that? Don't you think that's politically bias? Don't you think that is racist?

America, the country where everybody is supposed to have a gun, unless you're a person of color, in which case having a gun gets you executed by the police.*

Not true, Chicago has some of the strictest gun laws in the country and yes, people cannot have or own a gun if it is not registered or if they don't have a license to use a firearm, but it seems so many people in South Chicago don't follow these rules, not to mention, if you don't comply or listen to a police officer, have a big mouth, talk smack, take a combative stance, failure to follow orders will definitely not help you.

It's messed up how people are trying to equate gang members killing each other with the police killing citizens.

Not even remotely the same thing. Just more extremists trying to draw attention away from the absolute failure of civilization that is the Republican party.

Black people will complain about the racial profiling of black men by the police, who do so based on suspicious behavior and other clues, and opps, what do you know, that bulge in his waistband was a gun. But of course, even if the gun is illegal, they will say he didn't do anything wrong and he was shot for being black. Wouldn't have anything to do with the notion of black people in America being born with an inability to calmly, casually interact with police when asked a question or to follow an instruction. There's always resistance and noncompliance, not to mention a truckload of attitude.

black people in America being born with an inability to calmly, casually interact with police when asked a question or to follow an instruction. 

You’re saying black people are “uppity”?

black people in America being born with an inability to calmly, casually interact with police when asked a question or to follow an instruction. 

Nothing racist about that comment. Carry on.

Not uppity, no racist. The endless list of "victims" which Black Lives Matter keeps bringing to the publics attention are praised as saints and do-gooders. Meanwhile they have an arms length wrap sheet, and each decided to have a confrontation with police. I never hear or see and acceptance of behavior on the part of these people. You're simply to believe that every police force in America is out to get the innocent, pure hearted black man.

Wouldn't have anything to do with the notion of black people in America being born with an inability to calmly, casually interact with police when asked a question or to follow an instruction.

Right, because you believe in some nonsensical stereo type? This is blatant racist ideology. You really need to rethink this particular statement. I'm a black male that grew up in a high crime neighborhood. I have never had any issues dealing with local law enforcement even when growing up. Last time I was stopped by a police officer on the street when I was minding my own business (going home after a 12hr shift late at work while black) it was a black officer asking me to show him my ID because of some incident that happened while I was on the other side of town.

My skin color doesn't determine my mentality, or the kind of person I choose to be. Only my experiences, decisions in life, and people I meet forge who I am.

StrangerlandToday  11:40 am JST

black people in America being born with an inability to calmly, casually interact with police when asked a question or to follow an instruction. 

Nothing racist about that comment. Carry on.

I mean, that is literally what the moderation of this site will say. JapanToday has intentionally cultivated a safe space for bigots.

Carry a gun on your person, run from police, fight with police, reach for said gun - you will be shot and most likely die. Doesn't matter your color or race. Police are not going to try and shoot the gun out of your hand. They are not going to use a stun gun or pepper spray. There is a simple solution to stop black men in America from being shot/killed by police...stop, listen, reply. Maybe, just maybe, don't run, carry a gun, etc. It's been working for the majority of Americans for decades.

Carry a gun on your person, run from police, fight with police, reach for said gun - you will be shot and most likely die. Doesn't matter your color or race. Police are not going to try and shoot the gun out of your hand. They are not going to use a stun gun or pepper spray. There is a simple solution to stop black men in America from being shot/killed by police...stop, listen, reply.

Someone hasn't realized that the black lives matter movement is about all the unarmed black men in America being shot by police.

Maybe, just maybe, don't run, carry a gun, etc. It's been working for the majority of Americans for decades.

So you support the removal of the 2nd ammendment? Or you just think that only black people shouldn't carry guns?

What is racist about sitting down at night, turning on the tv and watching hundreds/thousands of protestors, mostly black, yelling at police "how can you sleep at night, murderer?" Hearing how every time a black man is shot/killed by police, his past criminal record doesn't mean anything because here's a picture of him in 8th grade looking so angelic. No big deal he had a gun. No big deal he's running from police. No big deal he's fighting with police. No need to follow the same laws everyoe else has to follow. And no big deal about black on black violence. That's socially acceptable in the black community?

You're simply to believe that every police force in America is out to get the innocent, pure hearted black man.

No. Police are more likely to suspect, arrest, and use excessive force against black suspects. That is the issue.

Unarmed black men who commit crimes, run from police or fight with police, try to grab their gun, etc. Again, it's perfectly ok to act a thug because this is glorified in music/movies, and you gotta keep it real n the streets.