The police officer accused of shooting and killing Atatiana Jefferson through a window in her home has resigned and may face charges, the Fort Worth, Texas, interim police chief says
The officer was served a written administrative complaint Sunday, placed on detached duty and stripped of his badge and firearm, Kraus said."My intent was to meet with him today to terminate his employment with the Fort Worth Police Department, however, the officer tendered his resignation this morning before we met," Kraus said.Kraus said the officer's name is Aaron Dean.
"The Fort Worth Police Department is releasing available body camera footage to provide transparent and relevant information to the public as we are allowed within the confines of the Public Information Act and forthcoming investigation," police said. Mourners left flowers in front of the house where 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson was killed. Police have not named the officer, who joined the department in April 2018.
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