Officer Jason Van Dyke indicted on 6 murder counts in Laquan McDonald shooting

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke is now formally indicted for the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
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The indictment includes six counts of first degree murder and one count of official misconduct.

Van Dyke is free on bail. He's due back in court on Friday.
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