Sources are saying the video of a white Chicago cop employing deadly force against a black male teen will be released this week, and with it, the righteous indignation of many.  What’s worse is that some will take this as an excuse (or opportunity) to bring Ferguson-style “Black Lives Matter” violence and rioting to Chicago.

If you live in Chicago, or have plans to visit for business or pleasure, you would be wise to take additional precautions for your own safety.  If legal, be sure to carry your personal safety rescue tool and spare ammunition.  Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

Community leaders calling for calm ahead of Laquan McDonald video release

CHICAGO (WLS) — Leaders in Chicago’s African American community are calling for calm ahead of what could be a contentious week, as the city must release a video showing a white Chicago police officer killing an African American teen.

Nearly 200 strong they came together Saturday to call for peace. Neither the cold nor the snowy weather was going to stop the men of Alpha Phi Alpha, an African American fraternity which counts many of the city’s leaders among its ranks.

“We want people to see the positive professional males that are in our community,” said Rev. Roosevelt Watkins, Pastors United for Change.

“Chicago is on the tipping point,” Rev. Watkins said. “We can be just like Ferguson.”

Indeed, people are saying privately this will be like Ferguson.  Don’t let yourself or your loved ones risk your life unnecessarily – avoid areas where there is chaos or where chaos might be imminent.

It’s not surprising that Jesse Jackson is hip-deep in all of this, calling for prosecution of the officer involved before he has all the facts.

Second City Cop shared an enlightening post today on who pulls Jackson’s strings:

People still wonder why Jesse talks when he does? Why he can be the Invisible Man when a 9-year-old is gunned down in a targeted assassination, yet all over the news when a cop shoots a kid high on PCP?

Everything you need to know about Jesse is right here in one of our favorite photographs:

That’s Jesse seated at the feet of Jeff Fort. The same Jeff Fort who is listed as a co-founder of the black p stones. And why is that important?

Law enforcement sources have told the Tribune that the bloody conflict involves rival factions of two of Chicago’s oldest gangs — the [g]angster [d]isciples and the [b]lack [p] [s]tones. Police believe the [t]error [d]ome faction of the [b]lack [p] [s]tones targeted Pierre Stokes’ son because his father, a convicted felon, reputedly belongs to the [g]angster [d]isciples’ [k]illa [w]ard faction.

(Sorry about all of the [small letter] corrections to the story, but we’re old school that way…no respect to those assholes)

Jesse was told to sit down, stay out of sight, and shut the fuck up about the death of Tyshawn Lee, no doubt in our mind. Wars have their casualties and the b.p.s. “nation” wanted to make sure their message was heard loud and clear. Nothing about this hit was going to be clouded by the Jesse Jackson circus.

You can bet Kass or Marin will never touch this one.