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Judge Reinstates Charges Against Ex-Officer Who Killed Eddie Irizarry 

HeadlineOct 26, 2023

In Philadelphia, a judge reinstated all charges, including murder, against former police officer Mark Dial, who shot and killed Eddie Irizarry inside his car during a traffic stop in August. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner reissued the criminal complaint against Dial after another judge dismissed the case last month. Bodycam footage shows the officer shooting Irizarry six times at close range even though he did not appear to pose any threat.

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