laquan mcdonald. >> it hurts my heart to see this and i couldn't stay at home wrapping gifts. >> reporter: the protesters blocked streets and also targets an apple store trying to prevent shoppers from entering. on christmas eve one of the busiest shopping days of the year, chicago's popular michigan avenue shut down. laquan mcdonald who was carrying a knife was shot 16 times last year by chicago cop jason van dyke. van dyke's attorney has said he feared for his life. through a freedom of information act request, nbc's chicago station obtained audio recordings from the night mcdonald was shot, revealing a taser was requested. >> someone with a taser. we're -- this guy's walking with a knife in his hand. >> looking for a taser. armed offender. >> reporter: the dispatcher repeatedly asked for a taser. >> anybody close yet. 40 and keeler. asking for a taser. >> reporter: four minutes after