Quintonio Legrier

Death by Force

Quintonio LeGrier, a 19-year-old African American male, was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer on December 26, 2015. LeGrier was experiencing a mental health crisis and had called 911 multiple times seeking help. When officers arrived at the scene, Officer Robert Rialmo encountered LeGrier, who was reportedly armed with a baseball bat. Rialmo claimed that LeGrier swung the bat at him, prompting him to open fire. Tragically, one of the bullets intended for LeGrier also struck and killed his ...Read More

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