First published at 16:28 UTC on June 19th, 2020.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced on Wednesday that the officers involved in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks would face charges.
Garrett Rolfe, the former officer who shot Brooks, faces 11 charges including felony murder a…
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Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced on Wednesday that the officers involved in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks would face charges.
Garrett Rolfe, the former officer who shot Brooks, faces 11 charges including felony murder and aggravated assault. One of the assault charges is for allegedly kicking Brooks after he had been shot. If convicted, Rolfe could face life in prison or the death penalty.
Officer Devin Brosnan, who was also on scene, is facing three charges including aggravated assault and violation of oath. They are related to Brosnan standing on Brooks’ shoulders after he was shot and not rendering medical attention.
Brooks died after a police confrontation in an Atlanta Wendy's parking lot escalated to gunfire last week. An autopsy conducted shows Brooks was shot twice. The medical examiner's office ruled the death a homicide.
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