Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Chicago Officer | Chicago News

A wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed by the family of Derek Jordan, a 41-year-old man fatally shot by Chicago police in March. The suit alleges Officer Max Walzer escalated a tense encounter by blocking Jordan’s escape with his squad car and firing six shots through the passenger window — despite Jordan not threatening or wielding a weapon. The family claims Jordan was trapped in an alley, surrounded by vehicles and a bus, and that Walzer’s actions constituted willful misconduct and excessive force. The case also highlights Jordan’s upbringing on Chicago’s West Side as a factor in his fear of law enforcement. A court date is set for October 1st. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b54efceb1acd5ec