Chicago Police Board recommends firing officer in deadly shooting of Reginald Clay Jr. | FOX 32 Chicago

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The Chicago Police Board is recommending that an officer be fired for his actions in the deadly shooting of a man last year.

CHICAGO - The Chicago Police Board is recommending that an officer be fired for his actions in the deadly shooting of a man last year.

Reginald Clay Jr. was killed as he ran from police in the North Lawndale neighborhood.

Body camera video showed him pulling a gun from his waistband before he was shot.

On Thursday night, the police board recommended that Officer Fernando Ruiz be fired for violating the department's policies on foot pursuits and de-escalation.

Ruiz can still request another hearing or arbitration.

Family and friends of Clay want the officer to face criminal charges.

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