Philadelphia Officer Cleared of Charges in Fatal Shooting of Eddie Irizarry: Judge's Ruling

A judge has dismissed the case against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial, who was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry. The judge cited a lack of evidence during the preliminary hearing. The district attorney's office plans to file an appeal, disagreeing with the decision. Body camera footage showed Dial approaching Irizarry's car with his gun drawn before firing six shots at close range. Dial's attorneys argue that he acted in self-defense, believing Irizarry had a gun. The police commissioner had previously announced Dial's termination for violating department rules.