The district attorney of Fulton County, Georgia announced on Wednesday that he would be bringing charges against officer Garrett Rolfe who killed Rayshard Brooks by shooting him in the back after a lengthy dispute in a Wendy’s parking lot.
According to DA Paul Howard, the charges will be on 11 counts including felony murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Howard claims that the officers should not have reasonably believed Brooks was a lethal threat at the moment deadly force was used against him.
“Mr. Brooks didn’t pose a serious threat of death or serious injury at the time of his death,” he said.
Howard also said that his office would be issuing arrest warrants today.
Fulton County District Attorney on the death of Rayshard Brooks: "We have concluded at the time Mr. Brooks was shot that he did not pose an immediate threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or officers."
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 17, 2020
Fulton County District Attorney: Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks, has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 17, 2020
Fulton County District Attorney: Atlanta police officer Devin Brosnan has been charged with aggravated assault and violation of oath. 3 charges in total for Brosnan.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 17, 2020
Fulton County District Attorney on former officer Garrett Rolfe: "We are asking that he not be granted a bond."
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 17, 2020
Just a stunning revelation from the Fulton Co. District Attorney: As Rayshard Brooks struggled from his injuries, officers stood on his shoulder, and kicked him while he laid on the ground.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 17, 2020
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