FBI Reviews Chicago Shooting That Killed 25-Year-Old Bank Robbery Suspect

6 articles · Updated · NBC Chicago · May 29

A 25-year-old man was killed after FBI agents opened fire on a black Escalade during a Thursday afternoon operation in Chicago's Homan Park neighborhood.
Witnesses told NBC Chicago they heard flashbangs and saw the driver emerge through the SUV's sunroof and fire at federal agents, who returned fire; authorities later identified him as bank robbery suspect Abdulhafedh Abdulhafedh.
Family members disputed that account, saying the shooting was unjustified and that he was sitting in the vehicle and not using a weapon when agents shot him.
Dozens of officers and agents remained on West Lexington Street for hours collecting shell casings and seeking security video, while Chicago police said the FBI is leading the case.
The FBI said its Inspection Division is reviewing the agent-involved shooting under standard policy for incidents involving agents or task force members.

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