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Ronald Evans Jr.
United States · Aged 5 · Died 07/03/2008
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A relative of 5-year-old Ronald Evans Jr., who drowned after falling off a rock ledge at Jackson Park Harbor, sued police alleging that an officer prevented bystanders from trying to rescue the boy. The lawsuit contended that the officer threatened to arrest bystanders who were "suitably qualified" to attempt a rescue.
Alleged responsible partyChicago Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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