Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against Chicago Police Over Fatal Shooting
The family of Roberto Calvario Jr., a young man shot and killed by Chicago police during a struggle in December, has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and its officers. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Chicago, alleges multiple civil rights violations, including excessive force and false arrest. The incident occurred when officers responded to a report of a stolen car in the West Ridge neighborhood. Calvario was shot in the head during a struggle with officers after he attempted to enter the stolen vehicle. The lawsuit claims that the officers made false statements about the incident and that the Chicago Police Department failed to discipline them. The family is represented by the law firm Loevy and Loevy, which argues that Calvario posed no threat at the time of the shooting. 
