An Illinois Prisoner Review Board official says Jason Van Dyke will be released on Feb. 3. Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated battery in the killing of McDonald, whom he shot 16 times.
Van Dyke’s 81-month sentence was effectively cut in half for good behavior in prison.
Chicago was forced to release police video of the shooting, leading to protests in the city and causing outrage nationwide.
