Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Dakota Bright death by force case profile photo

Dakota Bright

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 08, 2012

Victim Details

Dakota Bright

Male

Southwest Asian (Indian / Pakistani)

Chicago

IL

2012-11-08

15

Dakota

Bright

07/09/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Dakota Bright, a 15-year-old African American male, was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer on November 8, 2012, near 67th Street and South Indiana Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred during a foot chase, where the officer claimed to have believed that Dakota was armed and posed a threat. However, Dakota was shot in the back of the head while fleeing, and no weapon was found on him. This tragic event sparked significant controversy and public outcry, as it was seen as another ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Dakota Bright, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (10)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • South Side, IL Patch: Chicago Police Officer Cleared In 2012 Teen Shooting Death
  • Chicago Officer Is Cleared in Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old in Back ...
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 8 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I’ve been following Dakota Bright’s case and wanted to share some thoughts. From w... ...Read More
    10/03/2024
    Can we talk about how the IPRA's findings in Dakota Bright's case were so crucial yet felt like they... ...Read More
    07/23/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Dakota Bright

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Chicago, Illinois

    Dominick Black death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Dominick Black

    Death: Jul 28, 2017
    On July 28, 2017, 24-year-old Dominick Black was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occ c ...Read More
    Kamari Belmont death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Kamari Belmont

    Death: Mar 06, 2017
    On March 6, 2017, Kamari Belmont, aged 23, was shot and killed shortly after being released from Coo o ...Read More
    Gary Huff death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Gary Huff

    Death: Apr 24, 2022
    Gary R. Huff, a 57-year-old man from Chicago, IL, was tragically killed on April 24, 2022. The incid i ...Read More
    Bobbie Jackson death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Bobbie Jackson

    Death: Feb 22, 2017
    Bobbie Jackson, a 44-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on Fe F ...Read More
    Derrick Hall death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Derrick Hall

    Death: Aug 06, 2018
    Derrick 'DJ' Hall, a 22-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on o ...Read More
    Raheem Jackson death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Raheem Jackson

    Death: Mar 30, 2017
    Raheem Jackson, a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on March 30, 2017, in Chi h ...Read More
    Donatello Herrera death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Donatello Herrera

    Death: Dec 16, 2014
    Donatello Herrera, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on December 16, 2014, 4 ...Read More