Ex-Atlanta Police Officer Charged With Murder

June 17, 2020 1:54 pm

(AP) – The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is facing eleven charges, including felony murder. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard made the announcement about Garrett Rolfe (pictured left) during a news conference Wednesday. Rolfe had already been fired after he fatally shot the 27-year-old Brooks on Friday night. The shooting had sparked new demonstrations in Georgia’s capital against police brutality. Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigned less than 24 hours after Brooks died.