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Denzel Ford

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 15, 2014

Victim Details

Denzel Ford

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2014-09-15

19

Denzel

Ford

07/04/2026

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Denzel Ford, a 19-year-old Black male, was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer on September 15, 2014. The incident occurred during a narcotics investigation in the city's West Town neighborhood. According to police reports, officers attempted to apprehend Ford while he was sitting in a car. Ford allegedly refused to exit the vehicle and drove the car into an officer, causing the officer to fall to the ground. When Ford attempted to accelerate toward the officer on the ground again, another ...
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  • eNews Park Forest: Community Outraged by Chicago Police Department Shooting of Denzel Ford Over Weekend
  • Man charged with trying to kill police officer - Chicago Tribune
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