Family of Chicago Man Shot by Police Looks for Answers and Bodycam Footage

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By Fatima Virrey , Parent Herald Sep 03, 05:08 am

The family of a Chicago man shot by police last Monday is now looking for answers on the night their relative died in the police's hands. They are also looking for possible bodycam footage of the incident.

The man was identified as Miguel Vega, 26 years old.

According to the family of this Chicago man, they are not convinced that Miguel fired shots towards the police.

The night the Chicago man was shot by police.

Reports from the Chicago police revealed that they received a call from a suspicious person in the Pilsen neighborhood. Authorities responded to the call, and they saw five people who were standing on the sidewalk.

The police stopped near the five people, and as they were exiting their car, shots were fired towards the vehicle. According to the police report, the vehicle was struck by gunfire.

Included in the report is information that a gun was recovered in the scene. However, there were no details about Vega firing a weapon or if the other people were armed.

Police shot the Chicago man at the back of his head. He was pronounced dead in the hospital.

Two people were also arrested during the incident. The other two, who were reported to be in the area during the incident, are still at large.

It was not mentioned in the initial report of the police that the vehicle used by the authorities was not marked.

Family of Chicago man shot by police calls for justice

Miguel Vega, 26 years old, is a father of two children. According to his brother, Erik Vega, he is doubtful about the police report. He said that his brother was in the area because he was hanging out with friends after work.

In an interview with WGN-TV, Erik said that they want to know the exact details of what happened on the night his brother was shot by police. He said, "So we can fully understand and backup our stories or beliefs."

The mother of the 26-year-old Chicago man, Maria Vega, is calling for justice for her son. She insists on seeing bodycam footage. She said that all they want are answers that could clarify what happened on that day. "If my son was at fault, I'll accept it, but it doesn't make sense right now," the mother said in an interview.

Because of the incident, the police officers involved in the shooting will be put on routine administrative duties. They will stay in such responsibilities for 30 days.

According to the report from ABC News, it takes typically 60 days for the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to release videos like bodycam footage to the public.