Texas Officer Who Fatally Shot Unarmed Black Teen Is Fired

Police officials in Balch Springs, Texas announced Tuesday that they terminated the officer who fired at a moving vehicle and fatally shot 15-year-old Jordan Edwards, the New York Times reports.

Police Chief Jonathan Haber cited an internal investigation, which included police body-camera footage, as part of the reason for his decision.

On Monday, Haber reversed his initial account of the shooting. He originally said former Officer Roy Oliver, who was responding to a report of underage drinking at a party, fired at a vehicle after it reversed in an “aggressive manner” toward officers. Haber now says Oliver fired his weapon while the vehicle was moving forward.

The high school freshman was sitting in the passenger seat. His two brothers and two friends were also in the vehicle when Oliver fired his rifle and fatally struck Jordan on Saturday night.

In a statement released by their lawyer, the Edwards family said they were grateful for Haber’s decision but want Oliver arrested for murder.

A criminal investigation, conducted by Dallas County’s District Attorney and Sheriff’s Department, is ongoing.

SOURCE:  New York Times

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41 Black Men & Youths Who Were Killed By Police

1. Anthony Lamar Smith, 24

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2. Ramarley Graham, 18

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3. Manuel Loggins Jr., 31

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4. Trayvon Martin, 17

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5. Wendell Allen, 20

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6. Kendrec McDade, 19

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7. Larry Jackson Jr., 32

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8. Jonathan Ferrell, 24

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9. Jordan Baker, 26

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10. Victor White lll, 22

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11. Dontre Hamilton, 31

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12. Eric Garner, 43

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13. John Crawford lll, 22

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14. Michael Brown, 18

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15. Ezell Ford, 25

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16. Dante Parker, 36

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17. Kajieme Powell, 25

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18. Laquan McDonald, 17

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19. Akai Gurley, 28

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20. Tamir Rice, 12

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21. Rumain Brisbon, 34

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22. Jerame Reid, 36

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23. Charly Keunang, 43

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24. Tony Robinson, 19

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25. Walter Scott, 50

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26. Freddie Gray, 25

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27. Brendon Glenn, 29

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28. Samuel DuBose, 43

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29. Christian Taylor, 19

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30. Jamar Clark, 24

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31. Mario Woods, 26

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32. Quintonio LeGrier, 19

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33. Gregory Gunn, 58

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34. Akiel Denkins, 24

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35. Alton Sterling, 37

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36. Philando Castile, 32

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37. Terrence Sterling, 31

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38. Terence Crutcher, 40

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39. Keith Lamont Scott, 43

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40. Alfred Olango, 38

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41. Jordan Edwards, 15

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