2 Brothers Charged in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Officer

2 Brothers Charged in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Officer
Eric Morgan, one of two brothers who have been charged in a weekend shooting during a traffic stop that left one Chicago police officer dead and another seriously wounded, in an undated booking photo. Chicago Police Department via AP
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CHICAGO—Two Chicago brothers have been charged in a weekend shooting during a traffic stop that left one police officer dead and another seriously wounded, the Chicago Police Department announced in a Monday press release.

Emonte Morgan, 21, is charged with first-degree murder in Saturday’s fatal shooting of 29-year-old officer Ella French, as well as attempted murder and other charges. Eric Morgan, 22, faces charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, and obstruction of justice.