US EditionBoston Police Officer Charged with Manslaughter a Week After a Carjacking Suspect Was Shot and Killed
- Boston Police Officer Nicholas O'Malley was arrested on Thursday and charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of 39-year-old Stephenson King, who was fatally shot on March 11 during a police response to a reported carjacking in Roxbury.
- Officers responded to a reported carjacking on Tremont Street on March 11, locating the stolen vehicle at Linwood Square where O'Malley fired three shots through the driver's side window as King attempted to flee.
- Investigators determined O'Malley was not acting in self-defense, finding his radio claim that King "tried to run us over" was not "factually true" based on body camera footage and witness statements.
- Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced the manslaughter charge, with O'Malley scheduled for arraignment today in Boston Municipal Court, concluding the officer's use of force was not proportionate to any threat.
- Boston City Councilors Miniard Culpepper and Brian Worrell requested body camera footage from the incident, stating it is "critical for transparency and accountability" in the police response.
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Is Boston leading a witch hunt against a police officer?
There is a potential miscarriage of justice brewing in Boston, after an officer-involved shooting. As the city moves to jail a police officer, city leaders are not inspiring confidence in the process. Boston police responded to a call of a woman being carjacked. The alleged carjacker, Stephenson King, allegedly punched the woman and forced her out of the car. Officers found the car running with King still in the driver’s seat. King refused to co…
Boston Officer Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Shooting of Carjacking Suspect
Boston District Attorney Kevin Hayden has charged a police officer with manslaughter following a fatal shooting involving a suspect authorities say had just committed a carjacking. According to officials, the incident began when the suspect was allegedly involved in a carjacking and later encountered police. Authorities say the suspect ignored commands from officers during the confrontation, which escalated into a shooting. Police have stated th…
Boston Cop Charged with Manslaughter Over Fatal Shooting of Carjacking Suspect After Body Cam Footage Reveals He Didn't Try to Run Officer Over
Nicholas O'Malley, 33, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Stephenson King on March 11.
Boston officer charged with manslaughter after shooting carjacking suspect as video disputes account
Boston police officer Nicholas O'Malley was charged with manslaughter after authorities say he fatally shot suspected carjacker Stephenson King. He pleaded not guilty.
Boston cop charged after on-duty killing released, as DA says bodycam contradicts account
ROXBURY — A 33-year-old Boston police officer charged with manslaughter in connection with the killing of a carjacking suspect last week was released following his arraignment Thursday in what his lawyer called a “completely insane” prosecution.
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