Chicago Officer Wounded in Dexter Reed Stop Files Counterclaim Against His Estate

Overview

• Officer Gregory Saint Louis filed a federal counterclaim alleging battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress by Dexter Reed.
• The counterclaim says he suffered severe, permanent injury to his wrist, underwent emergency surgery at Stroger Hospital, and continues to face medical and career impacts.
• He seeks compensatory and general damages, positioning the claim to recover from any payout to Reed’s estate in the ongoing civil case.
• Body-camera evidence and COPA’s findings state Reed shot first during the March 21, 2024 Humboldt Park stop, after which other officers fired 96 rounds, striking Reed 13 times; Reed later died.
• Reed’s family’s federal civil-rights lawsuit against the city remains pending after a proposed $1.25 million settlement was rejected, and prosecutors previously declined criminal charges against the officers.