Darrin Langford,
Rock Island, Illinois
April 03, 2015
Agencies: Rock Island Police Department - Illinois
Cause of death: Not Yet Known
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
Rock Island Police Department says officers were responding to a call of shots fired a few blocks away from 12th Avenue and Glenhurst Court. This was around 11:00 in the evening. They say an officer confronted Langford who was armed with a handgun, then Officer Derudder fired his weapon and hit the man that they call a suspect.
In a 12-page decision, State’s Attorney John McGehee said DeRudder “acted justifiably” when he fired his gun “to protect himself and others.”
Legal Action
The Langford family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Rock Island, DeRudder and an unidentified officer. On Tuesday August 4, 2015, DeRudder and the city filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit.
Community and Family Efforts
In a new release, the NAACP of Rock Island County expressed "grave concern" about McGehee's ruling and announced plans to ask the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an investigation.
Additional Resources:
- http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/80dee08b8b49431cba9ea861b8d1c09d/IL--Police-Shooting-Rock-Island added August 07, 2015 11:19
- http://kwqc.com/2015/04/03/r-i-county-coroner-identifies-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/ added April 21, 2015 10:52