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This photo provided by the Chicago Police Department shows Edward Brown, 24. Brown is facing two felony weapons charges in connection with the deaths of two Chicago police officers who were struck and killed by a commuter train while they were chasing him. Chicago police said Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, that Brown is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm-endangerment and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon-loaded. He's due in bond court Thursday. (Chicago Police Department via AP)

The Latest: Attorney defends man charged after cops’ deaths

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A timeline of the Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald

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Police officers work the scene where two officers were killed after they were struck by a South Shore train near 103rd Street and Dauphin Avenue on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in Chicago. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi posted on Twitter that the &quot;devastating tragedy&quot; occurred when the officers were investigating a shots-fired call. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Chicago officers likely didn’t see train that killed them

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Police investigate the scene where two officers were killed after they were struck by a South Shore train near 103rd Street and Dauphin Avenue on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in Chicago. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi posted on Twitter that the &quot;devastating tragedy&quot; occurred when the officers were investigating a shots-fired call. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Chicago police: 2 officers die after being struck by train

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This June 2, 2018, file photo provided by the Chicago Police Department shows weapons turned in by residents in a gun buyback program co-sponsored with the New Life Covenant Church Southeast in the 6th Police District. More than 400 guns and rifles were handed over in exchange for $100 gift cards. (CPD via AP) ** FILE **

The myths and truths about Chicago’s guns and murder rate

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Father Michael Pfleger speaks about the Laquan McDonald shooting in the lobby of the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, in Chicago Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. A trial is set to begin Tuesday for one current and two former Chicago police officers accused of trying to cover up what happened when a white officer fatally shot black teenager Laquan McDonald. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

The Latest: Witness: Cop said teen lunged before shooting

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Former Detective David March, from left, Chicago Police Officer Thomas Gaffney and former officer Joseph Walsh appear at a pre-trial hearing with Judge Domenica A. Stephenson at Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. Prosecutors have laid out their case against the three Chicago police officers accused of participating in a cover-up of the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald. (Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

Chicago officers accused in Van Dyke cover-up go on trial

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Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, left, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel speak Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during a news conference at the University of Chicago Medical Center, in Chicago, after a gunman opened fire at Mercy Hospital, killing a police officer and two hospital employees. (Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune via AP)

The Latest: Gunman killed himself after shot by police

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Chicago officer shot in vest, injured after traffic stop

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Law enforcement officials work near Mercy Hospital in Chicago, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. A shooting at the Chicago hospital has wounded multiple people, including a suspect and a police officer, authorities said. Shots were fired Monday, at Mercy Hospital on the city's South Side, and officers were searching the facility. Police issued a statement on Twitter saying there were &quot;reports of multiple victims.&quot; (Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune via AP)

The Latest: Doctor, pharmaceutical assistant among 4 dead

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Pregnant Chicago postal worker missing; foul play suspected

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Video shows 2017 shooting of unarmed autistic man by police

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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke listens while attorneys step before Judge Vincent Gaughan bench, as the jury has sent another question to Judge Gaughan, who read it aloud from the bench during deliberations in Van Dyke's trial at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Chicago. Van Dyke is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery and official misconduct in the shooting of Laquan McDonald. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

A timeline of the Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald

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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke walks toward the front of Judge Vincent Gaughan bench during jury deliberations in his murder trial at the Leighton Criminal Court Building Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 in Chicago. Van Dyke is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery and official misconduct in the shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

A timeline of the Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald

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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke watches the prosecution's closing statements during his first degree murder trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

Latest: Marchers celebrate verdict in downtown Chicago

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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke, right, stands in front of the bench with attorneys during his first degree murder trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald, at the Leighton Criminal Court Building Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Alternates say they would’ve convicted officer

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A police vehicle dash cam video of the moments after Laquan McDonald was fatally shot is displayed for jurors as Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke attends his first degree murder trial for the shooting death of McDonald, at the Leighton Criminal Court Building Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

A timeline of the Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald

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Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, wearing sunglasses, is escorted out of the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, after testifying in his first degree murder trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

The Latest: Testimony ends in Chicago officer’s trial

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Dr. Laurence Miller testifies on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, during Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke's first degree murder trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago. Miller testified as an expert in police psychology. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Chicago officer tells of shooting black teenager

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Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke holds hands with his wife Tiffany Van Dyke as he walks out of the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 in Chicago. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Defense for Chicago police officer puts slain teen on trial

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