Fatal Encounters

A step toward creating an impartial, comprehensive and searchable national database of people killed during interactions with police

Qing Chang

Name: Qing Chang
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Race: Asian/Pacific Islander
Date: 01/02/2003
Location: Madison St & Desplaines Ave
Forest Park, Illinois, 60130
County: Cook
Agency: Chicago Police Department
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Qing Chang was walking home from work when she was struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by police (the vehicle was fleeing a restaurant, where its occupants had stolen a wallet). The officer was told to stop the pursuit, but declined. Qing Chang was transported to a hospital, where she was declared dead. Her husband sued the Chicago Police department, which was held 75% responsible for the death of Qing Chang, and ordered to award the plaintiff 17.5 million dollars.
Unique ID: 2202

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