Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Were ready to find out something. The jury handed down a one-year jail sentence and a $1,000 fine -- the maximum penalty for the charge -- after finding Davis guilty. The passenger in Brittains truck said he and the teen had been working on the pickups transmission. We hope that the jury can see the things that we see," she said. The only ones are at the very top and that's so the jury will not be able to hear anything going on outside. [DOCUMENT: Coroners report for Noah Hunter Brittain arkansasonline.com/coronerbrittain]. It was unclear what impact Sharptons and the attorneys calls for action would have in Lonoke County, a rural county of 73,000 people that is 90% white. If convicted of manslaughter, Davis could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison. The state police released a majority of the investigative file Friday. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory cant publicly release the autopsy report because of Arkansas Code 1212-312, Director Kermit Channell said. Family and friends of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, including his uncle, Harley Brittain (left), hold a rally outside the Lonoke County sheriff's office in Lonoke in this June 23, 2021, file. What happened to the officer who shot Hunter Brittain? But King said Davis never gave any commands to Brittain before he shot him. Im his grandmother. A family photo of Hunter Brittain, a 17-year-old boy from Arkansas who was shot during a traffic stop, when an officer saw him reaching for a jug in the back of his truck. btw before the traffic stop, the officer turned off his body-cam, then turned it on after the shooting which is against department policy. On July 1, over a week after Brittain's death, Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley announced through a Facebook video Thursday that former Sergeant Mike Davis was fired due to policy violations. Its time they start letting us know something., Community members also rallied behind the Brittain family, demanding Justice for Hunter.. Your life had meaning, youre loved and your family will not stop advocating until we have justice for you, Hunter, his uncle Jesse said at his eulogy. Davis said mentioned several things that led to him firing his gun. Hunter Brittain (left) and then-Sgt. Hey, ever wounder what happened at the end of that case?? The vehicle was smoking and making loud noises, Davis and King have said. Davis pulled over Hunter Brittain, 17, on June 23, 2021, outside Cabot, a small town 30 miles north of Little Rock. They argued that the shooting shows how police violence affects all people and called for reform. But it turned out to just be a jug of antifreeze. Special prosecutors, who dont have connections to the police agency, are then appointed by the Arkansas prosecutor coordinator, Bob McMahan. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Few details about the shooting have been officially released over the past two months. Neither Brittains nor Davis attorneys are supportive of Grahams decision to withhold body-camera footage. (AP) The results of the investigation into a Lonoke County deputy's deadly shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain during a traffic stop have been handed over to prosecutors. Unfortunately no one was ever trained on what the "if possible" meant. Killing of Hunter Brittain Read Edit View history At approximately 3:00 am ( CDT) on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was unarmed, was shot by Lonoke County sheriff's deputy Sgt. It makes you concerned that they are looking for a weapon. Newcomb said he isnt concerned by Grahams involvement with investigators. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. Hunter did nothing wrong, just like we felt George Floyd did nothing wrong, Sharpton told reporters before the memorial. On Nov. 15, former Lonoke County Sgt. Davis said he could not see the 17-year-old's hands before shooting. At times, prosecutors will recuse themselves and request a special prosecutor for cases involving law enforcement officers because of the relationship between the two bodies. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Rice's camera moves at about 19 minutes into his video, and Brittain is no longer on the ground. The issue of policing is not about Black and white, Reverend Al Sharpton said at a eulogy for Mr Brittain. Jurors acquitted Michael Davis of manslaughter while finding him guilty of the misdemeanor charge in the death of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain during a June traffic stop outside Cabot, a city of about 26,000 people roughly 30 miles north-east of Little Rock. Davis retained Arkansas attorney Robert Newcomb after being fired for what Sheriff John Staley described as a policy violation for failure to turn on his body camera in a timely manner. Highway Patrol trooper on leave after fatal Morton County shooting. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Staley said the only footage police have is from the aftermath. Michael Davis guilty of negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. When Brittain was shot, Davis said that's when he saw a container in Brittain's hands that fell to the ground. (AP) The results of the investigation into a Lonoke County deputys deadly shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain during a traffic stop have been handed over to prosecutors. If they make the wrong determination, there is a good chance they will not be reelected, he said. I dont think he did anything that clearly prejudiced Davis rights in the case.. Kwami Abdul-Bey, legislative/political action chairman for the Jacksonville branch of the NAACP, said the measure would include a position at the Arkansas attorney generals office that would be responsible for investigating police shootings or brutality cases. More than a month after a Lonoke County deputy shot and killed 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, officials have yet to release body camera footage amid a national conversation about police. He also pointed out that Brittain didn't listen to his commands and that he unable to see both of Brittain's hands in the bed of the truck. The report said that a sergeant with the Lonoke County sheriffs office who has been identified as Michael Davis conducted a traffic stop at Arkansas 89 and Tower Road when the decedent [Brittain] got out of the vehicle and got something out of the back before moving toward the sergeant, after which the sergeant fired his weapon. He would have faced between three and 10 years in prison for manslaughter, a felony. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and other media outlets have requested footage of the shooting for the past nine months, since the incident happened. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, The case has attracted nationwide calls for police reform, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The video starts with Davis saying, "Shots fired, shots fired," across his radio. I just said that he was a good guy that made a really horrible decision and choice and so that makes it even worse," Prosecuting attorney, Jeff Phillips said. There were no indications of drug and alcohol use listed on the coroners report. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Rison hit by Wednesday night storm damage, Arkansas state legislators hit the court in Hoops, Growing old and hungry: Shelbys Pantry in Carlisle, Arkansas LEARNS Act passes through House Education, Windshield covers and other handy gear you need for, 18 trendy cowboy boots to wear this winter, 18 books youll want to read on Dr. Seuss Day, AR legislators play in charity basketball game, AR pantry helps to end hunger in elderly community, LEARNS Act passes through House Ed. After the verdict was announced, Brittains family and friends chanted Justice for Hunter outside the national guard facility used for the trial. The report was first requested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on July 8. Ultimately the 12 jurors were seated-- made up of nine women, three men, and two alternates. Investigators found no firearms in or near the truck. Multiple Brittain family members rushed from the room as graphic images of the 17-year-old played out on a screen. If convicted, he could face three to 10 years in prison. Davis attorney, Robert Newcomb, said the report throws doubt on earlier statements from Brittains family members and their attorneys that the teen was shot three times. But the passenger in the truck heard no verbal communication, only 1 shot. During a public memorial for Brittain earlier this week, Rev. His attorney did not respond to a request for comment. You know, he'll go back to force," she said. The charge was brought by special prosecutor Jeff Phillips of the 5th Judicial District after Lonoke County prosecutor Chuck Graham recused himself from the case. Al Sharpton, left, and attorney Benjamin Crump, right, escort Rebecca Payne to view her grandson's casket during the funeral service for 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Beebe High Schools Auditorium in Beebe, Ark. The document says what it says, Jacob said. All rights reserved. Even though it's not the ending he wanted, defense attorney Robert Newcomb said juries often go with the lesser charge. I do all the on-call stuff, Graham said in a phone conversation last week. If there is a conflict of interest that exists and you are aware of that conflict of interest and you participate then it certainly would appear to the public that there is a hint of impropriety, Crump said. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. The Lonoke County sheriff's deputy opened fire on Hunter Britain, 17, after he. Minutes after the shooting, a third deputy starts to console Davis while still at the scene. Brittains family retained Ben Crump and Devin Jacob just days after the shooting. Davis and King have said that Brittain jumped out of the truck as soon as he stopped for Davis. Jury deliberations lasted less than three hours. His attorney, Newcomb, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. BEEBE, Ark. Brittain was test-driving a pickup truck with his cousin that the two spent the night tinkering on at a local repair shop. Following Davis' sentence, his former boss, Sheriff Staley shared how tragic he thought the entire incident was and that he respects the jury's decision. Im not sure we could set a policy at the national level that could cover all circumstances. Prosecutors are held accountable by elections, Golden said. The report from the Pulaski County coroner said the initial 911 call came in at 3:08 a.m. on June 23 and Brittain was pronounced dead around 3:58 a.m. by an attending physician at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. Were going to take this and see what else [the special prosecutor in the case] has got to say and hopefully this will stick. Closing arguments lasted a little over an hour. One bullet can go through and cause injury in more than one location, Newcomb said. Hunter's Uncle, Jesse Brittain, said all they wanted was acknowledgment and an apology. As I have said since day one, this was a tragic event and we all need to continue praying for those involved," Staley said. The case made national headlines and gained the attention of civil-rights activists, including the Rev. Many attending the memorial wore jeans and shirts that read Justice for Hunter, in a ceremony that included Floyd family attorneys Ben Crump and Devon Jacob. No matter which side you looked at, it was a difficult week for everyone. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Attorney Ben Crump and Jacob were retained by Brittains family in the days after the shooting as the case received national attention. Five minutes into Rice's video, someone notes that Brittain is still breathing. Shortly after the shooting, Davis was fired by the Lonoke County Sheriffs Office for breaking their body-camera policy. The trial for a former Lonoke County Sheriff's Deputy accused of killing an unarmed teenager during a traffic stop happened this week. We'll never have Hunter standing with us again.". Davis shot Brittain once while Brittain's hands were still in the truck bed, according to Davis' statement to state police investigators and his testimony while on the stand. I never thought anything like this would happen until it hit so close to home, said Scott Hendrickson, whose son was close friends with Brittain and who is . Ben Crump, who represented Brittains family said: Hunter deserved better.. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Pierson pled guilty to one count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. Brittain had been fatally shot by a Lonoke County sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop early that morning. He said Davis gave verbal commands directing Brittain stay in the vehicle. And also justice for all of our other brothers and sisters dying at the hands of law enforcement hired to protect and serve us around this country.. How much help are American volunteers in Ukraine? Mike Davis plead not guilty to felony manslaughter in the death of Hunter Brittain. Phillips was passed the investigative file by the coordinating office July 15, according to an email from McMahan. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Davis could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. "There's a lot of wrongful police and I'm not saying all police are bad because I have law enforcement in my family, but it's the ones, like this, that give them bad names and he needs to be held accountable for it," he said. The report was first requested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on July 8. At that point, that was within a couple days of the event.. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Brittain was fatally shot by a deputy during a traffic stop . In June, at 3 a.m. on a dark stretch of a highway in rural Arkansas, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain was shot and killed by a sergeant from the Lonoke County Sheriffs Office. It's a case that's gained national attention and one that has greatly impacted the community of Lonoke and across Arkansas. An investigator with the Arkansas State Police was called to the stand after. Newcomb, a Little Rock attorney who often represents police officers, requested a grievance hearing on behalf of Davis from Lonoke County. The memorial included calls to pass federal legislation in Floyds name to overhaul police practices. Graham said hes sent the file to the state prosecutor coordinator since hes requested a special prosecutor to handle the case. Without all the evidence I cannot make any determination on whether the shooting was proper.. Phillips received the investigative file on July 15, according to an email from the prosecutor coordinating office. It was emotional for witnesses and Brittain's family, many of them had to step out of the courtroom. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. He took the vehicle for a test drive down Highway 89, outside of the city of Cabot, Arkansas, and was pulled over as the car began to smoke and cause a racket. It will be automatic. Abdul-Bey said prosecutors involvement in police-shooting cases has faced increased scrutiny since Little Rock resident Bradley Black-shire was fatally shot by officer Charles Starks on Feb. 22, 2019. TIL Sam Kinison was killed by a drunk driving 17 year old, Troy Pierson. Jordan King, a friend of Brittains in the truck at the time, said he didnt hear any commands to stop. Brittain turned into a lot off the highway and jumped out of the vehicle, which was rolling backward, Newcomb said Wednesday. Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley last week fired Davis for not turning on his body camera until after he had shot Brittain. Davis attorney, Robert Newcomb, said the report throws doubt on earlier statements from Brittains family members and their attorneys that the teen was shot three times. We definitely have been trying to come up with a way, when a citizen dies by law enforcement, for there to be an additional route to investigate that, that doesnt involve any of the agencies that work with the officers, Abdul-Bey said. A jury found former Lonoke County Sgt. Davis is white. I cant speak to what different offices practice are. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Davis was originally charged with felony manslaughter Sept. 17. Melissia McMahan, who is the Brittain familys mail carrier and knew the teen since he was a toddler, said she had thought about the need for police reform before Brittains death but hadnt thought it was something her own community would face. The family is going to continue to trust the process, Jacob said. A former Arkansas deputy was convicted on Friday of negligent homicide and sentenced to a year in jail for shooting an unarmed teenager whose death last year drew the attention of national. Because of the great public interest in this case, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has made the video available, but with two alterations: The view of the victims body has been blurred by our staff out of sensitivity, and the video, which is nearly 19 minutes long, has been shortened to about 15 1/2 minutes to eliminate portions that had no audio or meaningful video. Once we have the autopsy report, we will know more.. I never expected anything like what happened, especially not just a country boy working on his truck and taking it for a test drive, she said. The witness said that Davis was in compliance with his training. It's not that this isn't a shocking and tragic. "[It's] going to cost him $15,000 to go home and be with his family, while we're at a loss. An Arkansas sheriff's deputy shot and killed a teenager after a traffic stop early Wednesday, officials said. This is my opinion. Crump said a proposed bill that is being referred to as Hunters Law would include a mandate that body cameras be active during interactions between police and civilians and that those videos be released immediately to the public. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Now that the trial has begun, Brittain's Aunt Mary Robertson is praying that that accountability happens in the coming days. "What the jury said is that a law enforcement officer in uniform committed a crime, and the jury has said that Hunter Brittain was unlawfully killed by Michael Davis. They think that it is not appropriate for anybody who has a conflict of interest to weigh in and deny them due process of a fair and impartial and completely independent investigation as to what happened to their child. Newcomb said he wasnt concerned with the file being passed to Graham. Davis,. Davis told investigators he shot Brittain once in the neck after the teen exited his truck and reached into the bed of the pickup while failing to comply with commands to show his hands, according to the arrest affidavit. She said that is easier for larger prosecuting offices to implement. My chief deputy hand carried it up to Bob McMahan. On July 14, two weeks after Graham first announced his recusal, the Arkansas State Police denied the Arkansas Democrat-Gazettes Freedom of Information Act request for body-camera footage, saying the video is part of an active investigation. Crump, in a statement, said the charges were the first step in the pursuit of justice for Brittain, adding that his shooting was the latest example of law enforcement shooting first and asking questions later.. King responds that the truck wouldn't shift into park. Staley on Monday said he welcomed those who want to peacefully protest, but that out-of-state activists could risk inflaming an already difficult situation.. On July 1, a little more than a week after the shooting, Chuck Graham, prosecuting attorney for the 23rd Judicial District, told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that he planned to file a motion for the assignment of a special prosecutor. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. who was shot and killed by a white Lonoke County sheriffs deputy. Hunter Brittain, the 17-year-old killed by a Lonoke County sheriff's deputy in June, died of gunshot wounds in his neck and arm, according to a coroner's report released Wednesday. As they were getting pulled over, King said they were laughing and thought it was funny because the truck was smoking. And also justice for all of our other brothers and sisters dying at the hands of law enforcement hired to protect and serve us around this country.. Davis then moves to sit in another vehicle by himself. Ive had him for the last five years of his life, his grandmother Rebecca Payne said after the killing. They know exactly what they are doing. A Freedom of Information Act request for communication between Graham and the Arkansas State Police shows there was some contact between the two agencies between the time of the shooting and Grahams recusal. It's been nine months of fighting and trying to make their voices heard by many, according to Hundley. He told the state police when he was interviewed by them that he shot one time and why. Who is Hunter Brittain, the 17-year-old killed by Arkansas police? Call if you have any questions. Graham sent a text the next day to an unknown person in the police agency saying, Ive got you in my phone, call me anytime. While it is difficult to wait for answers, it is important that the investigation that occurs is both fair and complete.. What were the ramification to the LEO that decided to break their oath?? The prosecution team explaining that Davis "recklessly" shot Brittain who was unarmed and not dangerous, whereas the defense team, emphasized on the fact that in that moment Davis felt like his life was threatened. "It's going to be hard, it's been hard, it's been hard since June," he said. He later died at North Little Rock Hospital. Early in the morning of 23 June, Hunter Brittain was hard at work fixing his truck so it would be ready in time to make his construction job at 6am. The civil-rights attorneys also represented the family of George Floyd, who died in 2020 while in police custody in Minneapolis. The former deputy said Brittain wasn't listening and his hands were in the back of the truck and that's when Davis fired at Brittain. I'll say I'm not necessarily surprised by that burden," he said. While the verdict isn't something they agree with, the Brittain family said they do accept it. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that Davis was also given a $1,000 fine. The county has not decided whether to grant the hearing, County Attorney Allen Dodson said Wednesday. Michael Davis, a former police sergeant in Arkansas, has been charged with manslaughter for "recklessly" shooting and Hunter Brittain, an unarmed 17-year-old killed during a traffic stop. That is why it is very crucial for prosecutors to be as clear and transparent as they can be. James Golden, a professor of criminal justice at the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, echoed Marque Heydaris comments. He said he never heard any verbal cues from Davis until after the shots were fired. Its about right and wrong.. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Bodycam footage of an Arkansas deputy responding to the scene after former Sgt. The sheriff said he respected the jurys decision. Floyd died in May last year when a white Minneapolis police officer used his knee to pin the handcuffed Black mans neck to the ground. attracted the attention of Black civil rights leaders. Hunter Brittain, the 17-year-old killed by a Lonoke County sheriffs deputy in June, died of gunshot wounds in his neck and arm, according to a coroners report released Wednesday. Are people going to have to fear for their lives again? she told reporters. Davis claimed he didn't realize he didn't turn on his body camera until after the shots were fired. Davis said he gave commands to Brittain to show his hands that were ignored. Crump led the crowd in chanting, Hunter Brittains life matters.. 1, we dont have situations like this very often, he said. Taped interviews with Staley and Davis were still being redacted by the state police as of Friday and will be released at a later date. No. Davis said that before he could put his own car in park, Brittain jumped out and moved to the rear of the truck and began reaching into the bed as it slowly rolled backward. As Brittain did this, Davis shot one round at Brittain in his lower right neck. Example video title will go here for this video. He said each prosecutors office has to make its own determination on how to handle police shootings. Davis turned himself inon Friday, Sept. 17, after the special prosecuting attorney issued an arrest warrant for manslaughter. When asked for more information, such as the number of times Davis shot Brittain, Shantea Nelson, office manager in the Pulaski County coroners office, said that a state medical examiners autopsy report would have more information than a coroners report. "Although Mr. Davis no longer works for my office, Ive been following this case closely. He told the state police when he was interviewed by them that he shot one time and why. Send it to The Daily Beasthere. Jordan King was the passenger in the truck at the time of the shooting and was placed into custody by Davis and another unnamed deputy. Both are representing Brittains family. According to his family members, he went to place a large blue plastic bottle. Arkansas State Police are investigating Brittains death. In shooting case, office failed to quickly cut police contact, Family and friends of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, including his uncle, Harley Brittain (left), hold a rally outside the Lonoke County sheriff's office in Lonoke in this June 23, 2021, file photo. According to the affidavit, when Brittain pulled over and got out of the car, he started moving to the truck bed as the truck was rolling backward toward Davis' patrol car. Larger agencies might not have the day-to-day contact with individual investigators, which you find in a small prosecutors office, Golden said. The Arkansas State Police on Friday released body camera footage showing the moments after former Lonoke County sheriff's Deputy Michael Davis fatally shot Hunter Brittain during an early morning traffic stop June 23. Former Arkansas deputy Michael Davis was found guilty of negligent homicide in the shooting death of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. Famed attorney Ben Crump named one of TIME's100 Most Influential People, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in. Ex-deputy charged with manslaughter in death of Arkansas teen out on bond. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police). Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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