Murder charge dropped against police officer who shot dead motorist Eddie Irizarry
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities have dropped a murder charge against a former Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot a man in his car about a year ago. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office removed the charge against 28-year-old Mark Dial on Thursday in the shooting of Eddie Irizarry, 27, on 14 August 2023, CNN reported. Police body cam video shows Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial with his weapon drawn at Eddie Irizarry on 14 August 2023. This week, a judge dropped a murder charge against the officer in the case After walking over to the car, Dial fired six rounds at Irizarry at close range.
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