Alabama Officers Fired and Suspended in Fatal Shooting of Black Man during Vehicle Repossession
Three police officers in Decatur, Alabama, have been fired and one has been suspended in connection to the fatal shooting of a Black man, Steve Perkins, during a dispute with a tow truck driver. The officers violated departmental policies, according to the police chief. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is conducting a review, and the findings will be handed over to the local district attorney and grand jury for potential criminal charges. The Perkins family, while considering the dismissals a step in the right direction, is calling for further action and prosecution of the officers involved. The shooting has sparked regular protests in the city, with demands for answers and justice.