In the US, a policeman who shot a suicide retained a salary after dismissal. This is reported by Fox News.
Alabama William Darby Police officer (William Darby) was accused of killing 49-year-old Jeffrey Parker in 2018. A policeman answered a call of a man in 911, during which he said that he was armed and plans to commit suicide. According to the investigation, before the shot Darby, the victim attached to his temple a pistol.
After nominating accusations, Darby was forced to quit from the police of Huntsville. However, he will continue to receive a salary of a policeman. “This is a normal process until official proceedings are completed in accordance with Huntsville’s personnel policy,” said the spokesman for the city of Lucy Debuti.
Officer was released from under the custody of 100 thousand dollars. Lawyer Darby reported that his client would apply and would prove his innocence. The authorities of the city declared the support of a policeman and allocated 125 thousand dollars on his defense.
The final hearing on the case will take place six weeks. The officer threatens from 20 years in prison to life imprisonment.
On May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, a police officer Derek Schovin killed a 46-year-old African American for George Floyd during the arrest. Four policemen after what happened was fired. On April 21, 2021, the jury recognized the sovina guilty of a crime, he faces up to 40 years in prison.