Eric Stillman, the officer who killed Adam Toledo, acted within the law, his attorney says

The attorney for Chicago Police Officer Eric Stillman, who killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo, said that Stillman was a decorated U.S. Marine who served in combat. "And this is the hardest part, these officers need to make split second decisions of life and death. And he made a decision that was consistent with Chicago police general orders use of force guidelines and with the law.'+"

Chicago police critics call for charges against officer in shooting of Adam Toledo

Newly released video that shows a Chicago police officer fatally shoot a 13-year-old will be key evidence when prosecutors consider a case against the officer and are confronted with both the emotions surrounding the chilling footage and legal precedent that makes it difficult to bring charges against law enforcement.