Atlanta Police officer responsible for the killing of 27–year-old black man, Rayshard brooks has been sacked from the force.
The officer responsible was sacked, Atlanta police spokesman Carlos Campos told CNN Saturday while the second officer involved has been placed on administrative duty.
The announcement about the two officers comes as protesters flooded streets of southeast Atlanta Saturday night, angry over the fatal shooting of Brooks, an unarmed black man who was killed by Atlanta police Friday night.
“Officer Bronsan has been placed on administrative duty and Officer Rolfe has been terminated,” the Atlanta Police Department said in a press release.
Devin Bronsan was hired on September 20, 2018, while Garrett Rolfe was hired on October 24, 2013, according to the release.
The Wendy’s fast food restaurant where Brooks lost his life was in flames Saturday night, and a crowd also set fire to vehicles near the restaurant.
L. Chris Stewart, the attorney for Rayshard Brooks’ family, said on Saturday evening that the officers involved in shooting the 27-year-old black man had other options when trying to apprehend him.
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He said: “In Georgia, a taser is not a deadly weapon, Before we hear from their lawyers, who are going to say the same thing they always say, you cannot have it both ways.”