The room erupted into shouts and profanity, as many people rose to their feet and crowded in on the two.
The bill was sponsored by Alderman Antonio French, an active participant in demonstrations that erupted in Ferguson, Missouri, streets in August after former police officer Darren Wilson, who is white, shot and killed unarmed African-American teen Michael Brown.
A grand jury declined to file charges against Wilson, who resigned from the force.
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“We saw once again tonight how fractured our city remains. We have a lot of work to do,” he said. “I believe a strong civilian review board can help.”
We saw once again tonight how fractured our city remains. We have a lot of work to do. I believe a strong civilian review board can help.
CNN’s Sara Sidner contributed to this report.
