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Nov 29, 2007 8:34 am US/Central

Aspiring Rapper's Family Sues Police For Shooting

Attorney Claims Police Shooting Of Freddie Wilson Was Unprovoked

CHICAGO (AP) ―

Click to enlarge 1 of 1: Chicago rapper Freddie Wilson, 34, was fatally shot by Chicago police.
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The family of an aspiring rapper who was shot and killed by Chicago police earlier this month has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the department.

Attorney Andre Grant says the shooting death of Freddie Wilson was unprovoked and highlights a pattern of police misconduct in Chicago's minority and low-income neighborhoods.

Police officials have said the Nov. 13 shooting took place during a traffic stop. But Grant says several neighbors and witnesses reported Wilson was walking to his car when he was confronted by police.

The Cook County medical examiner's office has said Wilson was shot 18 times, including at least three times in the back.

Some witnesses reported Wilson was unarmed, though officials say a weapon was found near his car.