Laquan McDonald’s cousin among 2 shot at Douglass Park by Chicago Park District employee who said he was ‘attacked’

CHICAGO — A relative has confirmed to WGN News that Laquan McDonald’s cousin was among the two teenagers shot Thursday night at Douglass Park.

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a police report states the alleged gunman, a 55-year-old Chicago Park District staffer, said he was “defending” himself when he shot the teens.

According to police, the shooting unfolded just after 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of South Sacramento Avenue…

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