Being a cop is one of the hardest jobs in America. That said, when a 26-year vet pulls a Glock instead of a Tazer and kills a 20 year-old, they should expect a wrongful death suit and criminal charges.
As to jail, a no-prior-record Neg Hom can lead to no or minimal imprisonment.
As to jail, a no-prior-record Neg Hom can lead to no or minimal imprisonment.
https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1382035621905072129
(PS) I don't know enough about this case to say if this would be a suspended/deferred sentence Neg Hom or one with incarceration. I'm just noting that—civilian or cop—if this was negligence with no prior record it would in *some* instances *not* result in immediate incarceration.
(PS2) I'm just trying to let folks know what my experience working in 3 jurisdictions has taught me as to Neg Hom cases. Certainly, the facts could emerge in a way that a low prison sentence would be warranted. As to the pension issue, I've no expertise on how any of that works.
(PS3) Having said all that, I'm also extremely suspicious of the officer's story. There are SOPs here that make it beyond unlikely for something like this to happen. A thorough investigation could well determine that this was a cover story to hide more serious criminal conduct.
(PS4) The evidence we know of that favors a "negligence" theory is the officer shouting "Taser!" (or "Tazer!", both spellings are acceptable) repeatedly, per SOPs, which suggests state of mind. The evidence suggesting something like this should never happen is... everything else.
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