Fatal Encounters

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

Robert Washington

Name: Robert Washington
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 06/18/2000
Location: 6800 South Morgan St
Chicago, Illinois, 60621
County: Cook
Agency: Chicago Police Department
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Intended Use of Force: Deadly force
Media summary: Shot by off-duty officer when he attempted to steal her car, officer claims at gunpoint. Four shots to back right side of head and neck, including a muzzle imprint, suggesting the gun barrel was pressed against deceased's skin.
Unique ID: 284

News article: Link






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