In news from Texas, 1,200 people packed into a church in Arlington to honor a 19-year-old, African-American college student shot dead by police on August 7. Christian Taylor was unarmed when Police Officer Brad Miller shot him four times at a car dealership which Taylor had allegedly broken into. Officer Miller claimed Taylor advanced toward him and he feared for his life. But Police Chief Will Johnson fired Officer Miller, saying he made a “poor decision” to confront Taylor without assistance or an arrest plan. It’s unclear if Miller will face criminal charges for the shooting.
Texas: 1,200 Attend Funeral for Christian Taylor, Teen Killed by Cop
HeadlineAug 17, 2015