Charges filed against teen injured in violent arrest by Oak Lawn police

Monday, August 1, 2022
OAK LAWN, Ill. (WLS) -- Charges have been filed against a 17-year-old boy who was injured in a violent arrest in Oak Lawn last week.

Hadi Abuatelah was released from Advocate Christ Medical Center and into police custody Monday.
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He was charged with one count of felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, one count of felony resisting arrest, two counts of misdemeanor resisting arrest and one count of possession of cannabis by a passenger in a motor vehicle.

Oak Lawn police said Abuatelah has been transported to the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center for a detention hearing.

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Several people were seen protesting Abuatelah's arrest outside the Oak Lawn Police Department Monday afternoon.
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The incident was captured on video after a traffic stop and shows officers punching Abuatelah in the head. Police said he would not let go of a bag, which reportedly had a gun in it.



CAIR Chicago filed a complaint against the officers Monday.

Oak Lawn police said they are cooperating with the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force investigation requested by the Cook County State's Attorney's office.
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