New Trial Ordered in Lawsuit Brought by Family of Harith Augustus, Who Was Killed in 2018 Chicago Police Shooting

Source WTTW
Original Load Date April 6, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 6, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/06/new-trial-ordered-lawsuit-brought-family-harith-augustus-who-was-killed-2018-chicago

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An Illinois appeals court has ordered a new trial in a wrongful death case brought by the family of Harith Augustus, who was [ shot and killed by a Chicago police officer ][1] during an encounter in South Shore in July 2018. The [ appellate ruling ][2] comes nearly three years after a Cook County j...