Pedro Gonzalez III

Death by Force

Pedro Gonzalez III, a 21-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot by police officers in Humboldt Park, Chicago, on June 15, 2011. The incident occurred in the 4300-block of West Hirsch, where Gonzalez was standing outside the home of his deceased friend, 15-year-old Jovany Diaz. Witnesses reported that Gonzalez ran when officers approached, and police claimed that he pointed a gun at them, prompting them to open fire. However, some witnesses disputed the police's account, stating that Gonzalez d ...Read More

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