Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, A memorial for Hunter Brittain in Beebe, Arkansas last year. Michael Davis, during a traffic stop June 23 near Cabot, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of Little Rock. As they were getting pulled over, King said they were laughing and thought it was funny because the truck was smoking. Once he gets back? What happened to the officer who shot Hunter Brittain? The Arkansas State Police released video Friday from the body camera of former Lonoke County Deputy Michael Davis, taken the night 17-year-old Hunter Brittain was fatally shot during a. I didnt get into this job to kill people, he said. He has not responded to numerous emails requesting updates on the investigation, including a message sent Wednesday. (AP) The Rev. One officer was convicted of murder in Floyds death. At times, prosecutors will recuse themselves and request a special prosecutor for cases involving law enforcement officers because of the relationship between the two bodies. Post your articles here so that everyone will have a chance to see our government at work (or showing their lack thereof) taking their own to task! Lonoke County Prosecutor Chuck Graham said he had received the Arkansas State Police case file on the deadly shooting of the teen during a June 23 . Details about when the camera was activated and what footage was captured arent publicly known because Freedom of Information Act requests for the footage have been denied. The judge added that no one can wear t-shirts or have any signs on their cars starting on Tuesday, March 15, when jury selection begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, started with jury selection, which took about four hours. Every state, every locality, is different, Marque Heydari said. He said Davis missed one of the three steps needed to activate the camera. Davis retained Arkansas attorney Robert Newcomb after being fired for what Sheriff John Staley described as a policy violation for failure to turn on his body camera in a timely manner. Davis was sentenced to 1-year in jail plus a $1,000 fine. An ambulance arrives on the scene at 14 minutes after "shots fired" went across the radio. Scott Hundley said this is the beginning of what's going to be a long week for those close to Brittain. Hunter Brittains family has called for police reform, including an end to qualified immunity, the legal doctrine that shields many police officers from legal action when accused of committing crimes in the court of their duty. I didnt hear it and it happened so fast.. (AP) The results of the investigation into a Lonoke County deputy's deadly shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain during a traffic stop have been handed over to prosecutors. "We were a bit surprised about this sentencing, and that they were out in about 20 minutes and came back with a maximum sentence," he said. There's no way around it and nobody's gonna change my mind about it," he said. He took the vehicle for a test drive down Highway 89, outside of the city of Cabot, Arkansas, and was pulled over as the car began to smoke and cause a racket. Michael Davis to spend a year in jail but acquitted of manslaughter over death of Hunter Brittain, 17, during June traffic stop. Crump and Jacob invoked other people killed by police, including Breonna Taylor, a Kentucky woman who was fatally shot during a botched police raid. Brittain was shot by a Lonoke County Sheriff's Deputy during a traffic stop on June 23. Davis did not report at the time that he was in pursuit because he realized the truck was attempting to turn left into the body shop. It soon shows Davis telling another deputy, Nathaniel Rice, "The guy jumped out of the f****** truck and grabbed something out of the back, and it was a f****** oil can. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. A former Arkansas deputy was convicted on Friday of negligent homicide and sentenced to a year in jail for shooting an unarmed teenager whose death last year drew the attention of national. The sheriff said he respected the jurys decision. Committee, Families file 100+ complaints against cemetery in, Farmers share their voices at the AR State Capitol, House Education Committee advances Arkansas LEARNS, Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns, Zelensky: There will be two Victory Days in Ukraine. Brittain had been fatally shot by a Lonoke County sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop early that morning. According to family members, Brittain had been working on the vehicles transmission and was taking a test drive when he was stopped by Davis. The civil-rights attorneys also represented the family of George Floyd, who died in 2020 while in police custody in Minneapolis. Brittain turned into a nearby parking lot and jumped out of the backward moving vehicle and reached into the back of the truck, he said. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and other media outlets have requested footage of the shooting for the past nine months, since the incident happened. It was released after the March 18 closure of a trial in which Davis, 31, was convicted of misdemeanor negligent homicide in the death of the 17-year-old from McRae. On June 24, Graham sent an email to state police special agent Robert Middleton saying, Per our phone conversation, we will not be releasing the body camera video of the recent Officer Involved Shooting in Lonoke County at this time. The coroners report does not specify how many times Brittain was shot but does list the immediate cause/manner of death as gunshot wound of neck and arm. The firearm was listed as a police-issued, semi-automatic pistol. Phillips received the investigative file on July 15, according to an email from the prosecutor coordinating office. Without all the evidence I cannot make any determination on whether the shooting was proper.. Moving forward, both Brittain's family and Michael Davis will be involved in separate civil lawsuits against the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office. Few details about the shooting have been officially released over the past two months. Were ready to find out something. After Phillips announcement that a warrant would be issued for Davis arrest on Friday, the courtroom burst into cheers. Hunter Brittain, the 17-year-old killed by a Lonoke County sheriff's deputy in June, died of gunshot wounds in his neck and arm, according to a coroner's report released Wednesday. The car, which had transmission issues, began smoking and was pulled over by Davis as it neared the repair shop. If convicted, he could face three to 10 years in prison. The only one who has been accurate on that is Sgt. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Well, wonder no more! "It's going to be hard, it's been hard, it's been hard since June," he said. After another pre-trial hearing on March 14, the trial will officially begin on March 15. Both are representing Brittains family. State Police say Hunter Britain, 17 was shot and killed by Sergeant Michael Davis. Sharpton eulogized 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was shot and killed by a white Lonoke County sheriff's deputy, Sgt. Davis mentioned Brittain's 'loud' and 'smoking' truck, along with their interaction happening 3 a.m. The family is going to continue to trust the process, Jacob said. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Davis was originally charged with felony manslaughter Sept. 17. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. During the early morning hours of June 23, Davis spotted Brittain driving a vehicle that was smoking heavily and an engine that was knocking, Newcomb said Wednesday. He wont be an officer no more and he cant kill no more kids.. Pierson pled guilty to one count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. Crump questioned Grahams involvement in the case in response to inquiries Wednesday by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Brittain turned into a nearby parking lot and jumped out of the backward moving vehicle and reached into the back of the truck, he said. Davis, an eight-year veteran with the Lonoke County Sheriffs office, gave the boy commands to stop and shot him before he could see what he was retrieving, which turned out to be a jug of antifreeze. I just said that he was a good guy that made a really horrible decision and choice and so that makes it even worse," Prosecuting attorney, Jeff Phillips said. Print Headline: Lonoke deputy fatally shot teen Hunter Brittain in neck, arm, coroner says. A cop shot and killed Hunter Brittain as the 17-year-old was trying to grab an antifreeze jug from his car. As mourners filed into the high school auditorium Tuesday morning, photos and video of Brittain were displayed on a large screen above his casket, which was decorated with blue and white ribbons, the Chevrolet symbol and Forever Chevy 17. Family members said Brittain dreamed of becoming a NASCAR driver after graduation. Crump and Jacob have been involved in high-profile homicide cases that include those of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery. The civil rights leader and the high-profile attorney, who Sharpton has dubbed "Black America's Attorney general," deemed the police shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain "one of the most. On Friday, the Arkansas State Police released the law enforcement video of the aftermath of the June 23, 2021, shooting death of Hunter Brittain in Lonoke County. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? After closing arguments, one juror had to leave for a medical emergency and they had to bring in an alternate juror, with deliberation beginning around 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. The family's attorney, Devon Jacob said they aren't going to focus on the charges, but rather look at the meaning behind the jury's decision. Brittain was up late working on the vehicles transmission before taking the test drive, family members have said. (AP) The results of the investigation into a Lonoke County deputys deadly shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain during a traffic stop have been handed over to prosecutors. After a short break, open arguments started around 2:30 p.m. I dont want to jeopardize this case, its too important, he said. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. I never thought anything like this would happen until it hit so close to home, said Scott Hendrickson, whose son was close friends with Brittain and who is . The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that Davis was also given a $1,000 fine. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Former Arkansas deputy Michael Davis was found guilty of negligent homicide in the shooting death of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. Famed attorney Ben Crump named one of TIME's100 Most Influential People, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in. Bodycam footage of an Arkansas deputy responding to the scene after former Sgt. There were no indications of drug and alcohol use listed on the coroners report. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The file includes hundreds of documents, including Davis' employment record, body camera footage from deputies and Cabot police officers who responded, crime scene photos and interviews with witnesses. At that point, that was within a couple days of the event.. We hope that the jury can see the things that we see," she said. He told the state police when he was interviewed by them that he shot one time and why. Rebecca Payne, Brittains grandmother, said family members wanted the deputy convicted of the felony to ensure he could not serve as an officer again. Call if you have any questions. Graham sent a text the next day to an unknown person in the police agency saying, Ive got you in my phone, call me anytime. According to the affidavit, when Brittain pulled over and got out of the car, he started moving to the truck bed as the truck was rolling backward toward Davis' patrol car. Are people gonna have to fear for their life again? One of their witnesses included a law enforcement officer who has trained many officers of when to use deadly force. We definitely have been trying to come up with a way, when a citizen dies by law enforcement, for there to be an additional route to investigate that, that doesnt involve any of the agencies that work with the officers, Abdul-Bey said. Attorney Ben Crump and Jacob were retained by Brittains family in the days after the shooting as the case received national attention. The defense also added and went through every reason why Davis feared for his life and fired the gun. The civil-rights attorneys also represented the family of George Floyd, who died in 2020 while in police custody in Minneapolis. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Brittain's family said he was working on his truck right before he drove it down the road and was pulled over by Davis. Are people going to have to fear for their lives again? she told reporters. Devon Jacob, Brittains familys attorney, described the report as unclear. When asked what that might include, he said, Not much for the state police. The sentence has resulted in mixed emotions from many parties involved, that all had comments after the verdict. Minutes after the shooting, a third deputy starts to console Davis while still at the scene. The two conflicting narratives were hampered by the fact that Davis body camera was never turned on during the quick encounter. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. I cant speak to what different offices practice are. A former Arkansas deputy was convicted on Friday of negligent homicide and sentenced to a year in jail for shooting an unarmed teenager whose death last year drew the attention of national civil rights leaders. Five minutes into Rice's video, someone notes that Brittain is still breathing. People protesting the killing of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain doing burnouts in the parking lot of the Lonoke County sheriff's office. He was my grandson. Heres what you need to know. Hunter Brittain (left) and then-Sgt. The jury was asked a series of questions related to law enforcement and their opinions. When asked for more information, such as the number of times Davis shot Brittain, Shantea Nelson, office manager in the Pulaski County coroners office, said that a state medical examiners autopsy report would have more information than a coroners report. Details about when the camera was activated and what footage was captured arent publicly known because Freedom of Information Act requests for the footage have been denied. 27 June 2021 Protesters gathered outside the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office last Wednesday in Lonoke, Arkansas, consisting of friends and family of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was gunned. Once it happened to my sons best friend, I said it could happen to my son so it was too close to home to not do anything about it., Dozens of people gathered outside the sheriffs office after the memorial service for a rally with Brittains family, attorneys and the NAACP. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. An investigator with the Arkansas State Police was called to the stand after. While investigating the incident, Lonoke County Sheriff's Office discovered that Davis' body camera footage had only been turned on after Brittain had been shot. Crump and Jacob also represented the family of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who died May 25, 2020, while in police custody in Minneapolis. Davis was fired from the Lonoke County sheriff's office on July 1 after Sheriff John Staley said Davis violated policy by not turning on his camera prior to encountering Brittain. Hunter Brittain, the 17-year-old killed by a Lonoke County sheriffs deputy in June, died of gunshot wounds in his neck and arm, according to a coroners report released Wednesday. btw before the traffic stop, the officer turned off his body-cam, then turned it on after the shooting which is against department policy. The state police released a majority of the investigative file Friday. You tend to know almost all the officers, it doesnt mean you recuse on everything. Graham refused to comment further on the communications when asked by the Democrat-Gazette on Wednesday. Arkansas State Police investigated Davis use of deadly force and turned over its findings to Fifth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Phillips, who was named special prosecutor for the case July 12. The former deputy said Brittain wasn't listening and his hands were in the back of the truck and that's when Davis fired at Brittain. The county has not decided whether to grant the hearing, County Attorney Allen Dodson said Wednesday. Davis told authorities he gave "several commands" to Brittain to get back in his car and to show his hands as Brittain reached with both hands into the bed of the truck when he fired his weapon. And also justice for all of our other brothers and sisters dying at the hands of law enforcement hired to protect and serve us around this country.. Im his grandmother. "It was cold-blooded murder by the Lonoke police. Floyd died in May last year when a white Minneapolis police officer used his knee to pin the handcuffed Black mans neck to the ground. That's all I asked for," Rebecca Payne, Brittain's grandma, said. A medical examiner from the Arkansas State Crime lab that confirmed Brittain was shot in the neck, was also called to the stand on Wednesday. He said Davis gave verbal commands directing Brittain stay in the vehicle. The only thing that bothered me is that they checked with Graham and they wouldnt let us look at the video, Newcomb said. An Arkansas sheriff's deputy shot and killed a teenager after a traffic stop early Wednesday, officials said. As I have said since day one, this was a tragic event and we all need to continue praying for those involved," Staley said. Sharpton eulogized 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was shot and killed by a white Lonoke County sheriffs deputy, Sgt. I do all the on-call stuff, Graham said in a phone conversation last week. Ive had him for the last five years of his life, his grandmother Rebecca Payne said after the killing. The car, which had transmission issues, began smoking and was pulled over by Davis as it neared the repair shop. The killing in the predominantly white community has drawn the attention of national civil rights activists such as Sharpton, who said concerns about police tactics arent just limited to the Black community. The county has not decided whether to grant the hearing, County Attorney Allen Dodson said Wednesday. According to a statement previously released by the Brittain familys attorney, the teen exited his truck to place a blue plastic bottle of antifreeze behind a wheel because the vehicle wouldnt shift into park. What happened the night Hunter Brittain died? Davis said he could not see the 17-year-old's hands before shooting. He is the first law enforcement officer to be convicted by an Arkansas jury for an on-duty shooting in recent history. The prosecution told the jury to look at the evidence--if Davis was able to say, which he testified that he did, "show me your hands" and "get back in the vehicle," then he enough time to tell Brittain, "I am going to shoot you.". Highway Patrol trooper on leave after fatal Morton County shooting. How much help are American volunteers in Ukraine? The only one who has been accurate on that is Sgt. 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