If convicted, he could face three to 10 years in prison. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Thomas Metthe). While everyone in the makeshift courtroom in Cabot was quiet when they heard the decision, they said a lot to once they exited the doors. The Lonoke Co. sheriff said he supports the public release of body cam video in the fatal shooting of Hunter Brittain when the "State Police investigation allow it." More Videos Next up in 5 Davis said he gave commands to Brittain to show his hands that were ignored. The case has garnered national attention, as calls for police reform continue around the country in the wake of last summers widespread Black Lives Matter protests. A video from Rice, who arrived within minutes of the shooting, shows King on the ground in cuffs as Davis yells. Few details about the shooting have been officially released over the past two months. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Sharpton eulogized 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was shot and killed by a white Lonoke County sheriffs deputy, Sgt. During a public memorial for Brittain earlier this week, Rev. Im not sure we could set a policy at the national level that could cover all circumstances. Prosecutors are held accountable by elections, Golden said. Brittains family has said the teenager was unarmed and was holding a jug of antifreeze when he was shot. What happened to the officer who shot Hunter Brittain? Both were lawyers in George Floyd's murder case. Davis claimed in that interview that he shouted at Brittain to "show me our hands." Michael Davis, a former police sergeant in Arkansas, has been charged with manslaughter for recklessly shooting and Hunter Brittain, an unarmed 17-year-old killed during a traffic stop gone wrong. The document says what it says, Jacob said. Sheriff John Staley said that Davis had not turned on his body camera at the start of the traffic stop and only activated the device after the shooting had happened. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Graham said hes sent the file to the state prosecutor coordinator since hes requested a special prosecutor to handle the case. All rights reserved. "I was hoping for a not guilty verdict on both charges. 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. 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. 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. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. "What the jury said is that a law enforcement officer in uniform committed a crime, and the jury has said that Hunter Brittain was unlawfully killed by Michael Davis. Jordan King, a friend of Brittains in the truck at the time, said he didnt hear any commands to stop. Jurors acquitted Michael Davis of manslaughter while finding him guilty of the misdemeanor charge in the death of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain during a June traffic stop outside Cabot, a city of about 26,000 people roughly 30 miles north-east of Little Rock. Davis, Newcomb said. 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. Brittains death has received national attention in the wake of other fatal shootings involving police. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory cant publicly release the autopsy report because of Arkansas Code 1212-312, Director Kermit Channell said. But the passenger in the truck heard no verbal communication, only 1 shot. 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. The car, which had transmission issues, began smoking and was pulled over by Davis as it neared the repair shop. Staley on Monday said he welcomed those who want to peacefully protest, but that out-of-state activists could risk inflaming an already difficult situation.. The misdemeanor charge enables Davis to still be eligible to serve as a law enforcement officer. He also shared what made him fear for his life, which consequently made him fire his gun. There are no cameras allowed inside the courtroom and that's how it's going to be for the remainder of the week and for the rest of this trial. The email went on to state, Chuck Graham, Lonoke Prosecuting Attorney, has further opposed the release of the body camera footage related to this incident at this time. When asked by the Democrat-Gazette, Graham confirmed that he continued to communicate with the state police agency up until filing his recusal. 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. Crump led the crowd in chanting, Hunter Brittains life matters.. But King said Davis never gave any commands to Brittain before he shot him. CPR is started almost immediately. Once he gets back? Are people gonna have to fear for their life again? Davis said all of these things were the reason he felt afraid for his life and thought Brittain "was going to kill him.". The day ended with the body camera footage and testimony will resume on Wednesday, March 16, at 9 a.m. During the second day of the trial, the jury watched Davis' recorded interview with state police which was conducted five days after the shooting. I'll say I'm not necessarily surprised by that burden," he said. I was working from home. 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. 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.. Davis, Newcomb said. People protesting the killing of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain doing burnouts in the parking lot of the Lonoke County sheriff's office. On July 1, over a week after Brittain's death, Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley announced through a Facebook video Thursday that former Sergeant Mike Davis was fired due to policy violations. (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. It's been nine months of fighting and trying to make their voices heard by many, according to Hundley. 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. "Because the deputy failed to activate his bodycam, he has been terminated," Staley said in his statement. The last witness called in by prosecution was Davis' former boss, Sheriff John Staley, who told the jury that Davis had issues with turning on his body camera in the past. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. 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. Brittain's family said he was working on his truck right before he drove it down the road and was pulled over by Davis. Even though it's not the ending he wanted, defense attorney Robert Newcomb said juries often go with the lesser charge. "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. It's not that this isn't a shocking and tragic. Phillips was passed the investigative file by the coordinating office July 15, according to an email from McMahan. Former Arkansas deputy Michael Davis was found guilty of negligent homicide in the shooting death of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. "[It's] going to cost him $15,000 to go home and be with his family, while we're at a loss. Attorney Ben Crump and Jacob were retained by Brittains family in the days after the shooting as the case received national attention. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 law states that records, files and information kept, obtained or retained by the lab are privileged and confidential and that only a defendant, attorney of defendant or prosecuting attorney can be granted access to records pertaining to a defendants criminal case.. Killing of Hunter Brittain Read Edit View history At approximately 3:00 am ( CDT) on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was unarmed, was shot by Lonoke County sheriff's deputy Sgt. He was sentenced to one year of probation and 300 hours of community service. During his instruction it states that you must tell the subject you are going to shoot them before "if possible." Davis was originally charged with felony manslaughter Sept. 17. 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. He has not responded to numerous emails requesting updates on the investigation, including a message sent Wednesday. Mike Davis near a body shop in Cabot. 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. Its time they start letting us know something., Community members also rallied behind the Brittain family, demanding Justice for Hunter.. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Brittain was transferred to a nearby hospital where he died from the gunshot wound. Please read our Terms of Use or contact us. Print Headline: Lonoke deputy fatally shot teen Hunter Brittain in neck, arm, coroner says. There were no indications of drug and alcohol use listed on the coroners report. The first witness called to the stand by the prosecution team was 16-year-old Jordan King. He told the state police when he was interviewed by them that he shot one time and why. Davis,. Hes currently being held in an undisclosed jail, after being booked in Lonoke County. (AP) The Rev. Five minutes into Rice's video, someone notes that Brittain is still breathing. In June, at 3 a.m. on a dark stretch of a highway in rural Arkansas, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain was shot and killed by a sergeant from the Lonoke County Sheriffs Office. The teen didnt respond to verbal commands given by the deputy, Necomb said. Press J to jump to the feed. One officer was convicted of murder in Floyds death. 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. After the verdict was announced, Brittains family and friends chanted Justice for Hunter outside the national guard facility used for the trial. "We're glad that we're finally at this point. 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. Family members have said Brittain had been working on his trucks transmission and had been test driving it when he was pulled over. Chuck. Text messages sent later that day and on June 28 were redacted by the state police agency. "It was cold-blooded murder by the Lonoke police. 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. 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. But if we segregate how we react, then were wrong.. 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. This is something, Jesse Brittain, the boys uncle, told CBS News. Staley also said the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office does not have dash cameras on its police vehicles. The two government bodies work separately but lean on each other to take criminal cases to fruition. As Brittain did this, Davis shot one round at Brittain in his lower right neck. On June 23, Hunter's life was cut short when a Lonoke County sheriff's deputy fatally shot him during a traffic stop. 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. He told the state police when he was interviewed by them that he shot one time and why. They argued that the shooting shows how police violence affects all people and called for reform. "There's a lot of wrongful police and I'm not saying all police are bad because I have law enforcement in my family, but it's the ones, like this, that give them bad names and he needs to be held accountable for it," he said. We hope that the jury can see the things that we see," she said. Michael Davis after Brittain exited his truck to put a blue plastic bottle of antifreeze behind a wheel because the vehicle wouldnt shift into park. Videos from body cameras show moments after deputy fired fatal shot, 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 traffic stop near Cabot. In June, at 3 a.m. on a dark stretch of a highway in rural Arkansas, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain was shot and killed by a sergeant from the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office. His death sparked nationwide protests over policing and racial inequality. One bullet can go through and cause injury in more than one location, Newcomb said. According to an affidavit read by Phillips at a press conference, Brittain was test-driving a pickup truck with his cousin that the two spent the night tinkering on at a local repair shop. The memorial included calls to pass federal legislation in Floyds name to overhaul police practices. The county has not decided whether to grant the hearing, County Attorney Allen Dodson said Wednesday. 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. About 9:45 into the video, another officer comes up to Davis and says, "Buddy, I'm going to put my gun in your holster.". Once we have the autopsy report, we will know more.. The report from the Pulaski County coroner said the initial 911 call came in at 3:08 a.m. on June 23 and Brittain was pronounced dead around 3:58 a.m. by an attending physician at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. Print Headline: Lonoke deputy fatally shot teen Hunter Brittain in neck, arm, coroner says, Copyright 2023, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. Davis could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. Following Davis' sentence, his former boss, Sheriff Staley shared how tragic he thought the entire incident was and that he respects the jury's decision. I never expected anything like what happened, especially not just a country boy working on his truck and taking it for a test drive, she said. 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. All rights reserved. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and other media outlets have requested footage of the shooting for the past nine months, since the incident happened. What happened the night Hunter Brittain died? According to the Lonoke County Sheriffs Office, Sergeant Michael Davis initiated the traffic stop at 3 a.m. on June 23. 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. 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. "I don't think it's fair. All I wanted from day one is for him to get a felony where he could not be in law enforcement again and carry a weapon. 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. A jury found former Lonoke County Sgt. The two were test-driving the vehicle about 3 a.m when Davis pulled them over. The family is going to continue to trust the process, Jacob said. The jury was asked a series of questions related to law enforcement and their opinions. They always seem to have their body cameras off. Because he is not here, we all have to unite together and make sure people all over America know that we will get justice for Hunter Brittain, Crump said. Taped interviews with Staley and Davis were still being redacted by the state police as of Friday and will be released at a later date. 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. King was in the car with Brittain in the early morning hours of June 23, 2021. The Lonoke County sheriff's deputy opened fire on Hunter Britain, 17, after he. 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. The report from the Pulaski County coroner said the initial 911 call came in at 3:08 a.m. on June 23 and Brittain was pronounced dead around 3:58 a.m. by an attending physician at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. It's a case that's gained national attention and one that has greatly impacted the community of Lonoke and across Arkansas. Al Sharpton, who spoke at Brittain's funeral July 6 at Beebe High School, where the teen attended school. It was emotional for witnesses and Brittain's family, many of them had to step out of the courtroom. At about seven minutes into the video, another deputy arrives and says, "Why don't we just chill and stop talking now?". The defense also added and went through every reason why Davis feared for his life and fired the gun. Well, wonder no more! Michael Davis, a former police sergeant in Arkansas, has been charged with manslaughter for "recklessly" shooting and Hunter Brittain, an unarmed 17-year-old killed during a traffic stop. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Brittains family retained Ben Crump and Devin Jacob just days after the shooting. Many attending the memorial wore jeans and shirts that read Justice for Hunter, in a ceremony that included Floyd family attorneys Ben Crump and Devon Jacob. Crump previously released a statement that Brittain was shot three times by Lonoke County sheriffs Sgt. Without all the evidence I cannot make any determination on whether the shooting was proper.. Highway Patrol trooper on leave after fatal Morton County shooting. Newcomb has said Brittain was pulled over by Davis because his vehicle was smoking heavily and an engine was knocking. A special prosecutor announced the felony charge against Michael Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office, in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. Scott Hundley said this is the beginning of what's going to be a long week for those close to Brittain. Honestly, I try to do the right thing. It will be automatic. Abdul-Bey said prosecutors involvement in police-shooting cases has faced increased scrutiny since Little Rock resident Bradley Black-shire was fatally shot by officer Charles Starks on Feb. 22, 2019. TIL Sam Kinison was killed by a drunk driving 17 year old, Troy Pierson. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wendy Lindsey, Hunters cousin, said in an interview shortly after the announcement on Friday that she was happy at least something was done. But she added that she didnt think the manslaughter charge for Davis was enough. Sharpton eulogized 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was shot and killed by a white Lonoke County sheriff's deputy, Sgt. The only thing that bothered me is that they checked with Graham and they wouldnt let us look at the video, Newcomb said. 1, we dont have situations like this very often, he said. 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 fired by Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley a week after the shooting for breaking a department policy that requires deputies body cameras to be turned on before interactions with the public. Investigators found no firearms in or near the truck. who was shot and killed by a white Lonoke County sheriffs deputy. Michael Davis near Cabot, Arkansas, United States. Another witness who was nearby during the shooting said he was at the shop waiting on Brittain and a friend when he heard the gunshots. The car, which had transmission issues, began smoking and was pulled over by Davis as it neared the repair shop. Brittain was eulogized last year by the civil rights leader the Rev Al Sharpton, who said the death highlighted the need for interracial support for changes in policing. The passenger in Brittains truck said he and the teen had been working on the pickups transmission. 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. The family of Brittain has hired Devon Jacob and Benjamin Crump to represent them in the case. Devon Jacob, Brittains familys attorney, described the report as unclear. A cop shot and killed Hunter Brittain as the 17-year-old was trying to grab an antifreeze jug from his car. What were the ramification to the LEO that decided to break their oath?? 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. Pierson pled guilty to one count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. The young man jumped out and ran to the back of the car and stuck his hands into the back of the vehicle and still wasnt responding to any verbal commands, Newcomb said. On Friday, Jeff Phillips, a special prosecutor assigned to the case, announced that Michael Davis, the sergeant who shot Brittain, will be charged with manslaughter for recklessly shooting at Brittain. That's when the jury was shown what body camera footage there is in this case, which only shows what happened after Brittain was shot. Brittain was test-driving a pickup truck with his cousin that the two spent the night tinkering on at a local repair shop. The white teens death prompted protests in a region of the state not known for speaking out against police violence. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Brittains family and friends have held protests nightly outside the Lonoke County sheriffs office and have complained about the lack of information released. Staley said the only footage police have is from the aftermath. Davis said mentioned several things that led to him firing his gun. This is my opinion. Crump said a proposed bill that is being referred to as Hunters Law would include a mandate that body cameras be active during interactions between police and civilians and that those videos be released immediately to the public. Davis attorney, Robert Newcomb, said the report throws doubt on earlier statements from Brittains family members and their attorneys that the teen was shot three times. The maximum jail term faced by Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke county sheriffs office, was one year. Example video title will go here for this video. 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