In July 2021, south suburban Dolton police murdered 19 year old Alexis Wilson, a Black woman. Refusing to admit their actions, Dolton police remain unrepentant .
In response, protests were held to denounce yet another police murder. On September 1, 2021, Shabbir M., joined a protest demanding justice for Alexis Wilson.
Dolton police refused to let them march in downtown Dolton. Instead, the protestors were forced to march in residential areas. As Shabbir did this and used the bullhorn to call out the police, Dolton police arrested him. The body worn camera (BWC) the police were forced to turn over clearly shows that Shabbir was complying with police orders and did nothing illegal.
After months of attempting to get the BWC, and setting a trial date, the Village of Dolton decided to dismiss the case on the eve of trial.