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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. He said he should refrain from talking about the case because special prosecutor Jeff Phillips, prosecuting attorney for the 5th Judicial District, was named July 12. He claimed in documents filed in Lonoke County Circuit Court that Davis has had a very close working relationship with most members of the prosecutors office and has recently testified for the state in at least one jury trial. The motion was granted by 1st Division Circuit Judge Barbara Elmore the same day. Brittain was eulogized last year by the civil rights leader the Rev Al Sharpton, who said the death highlighted the need for interracial support for changes in policing. The civil rights leader and the high-profile attorney, who Sharpton has dubbed "Black America's Attorney general," deemed the police shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain "one of the most. Jesse Brittain, Hunters uncle, received a standing ovation when he called for an end to qualified immunity for police officers, a legal doctrine that frequently shields them from civil lawsuits for things they do in the course of their job. Closing arguments lasted a little over an hour. 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of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "Because the deputy failed to activate his bodycam, he has been terminated," Staley said in his statement. On Sept. 20, Davis was released on a $15,000 bond. Mike Davis near a body shop in Cabot. 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. His attorney, Newcomb, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. What has been the reaction to the shooting? The law states that records, files and information kept, obtained or retained by the lab are privileged and confidential and that only a defendant, attorney of defendant or prosecuting attorney can be granted access to records pertaining to a defendants criminal case.. Michael Davis, during a traffic stop June 23 near Cabot, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of Little Rock. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police). Graham filed the motion for a special prosecutor on July 8, a week after a conversation with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The next day, the Arkansas State Police passed the investigation file to Grahams office. The witness said that Davis was in compliance with his training. Al Sharpton, who spoke at Brittain's funeral July 6 at Beebe High School, where the teen attended school. In Arkansas, law enforcement agencies typically investigate cases while prosecutors make the decision on whether criminal charges will be filed. Press J to jump to the feed. ", Davis then starts yelling at a passenger, Jordan King, "What are y'all driving the vehicle like that?". Some of Brittains family members have said a witness to the shooting claims Davis didnt offer verbal commands before the shooting. 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 Sheriff's Office. Once he gets back? Michael Davis near Cabot, Arkansas, United States. Davis then moves to sit in another vehicle by himself. While it is difficult to wait for answers, it is important that the investigation that occurs is both fair and complete.. The case made national headlines and gained the attention of civil-rights activists, including the Rev. His death sparked nationwide protests over policing and racial inequality. He took a life.. 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. Crump and Jacob invoked other people killed by police, including Breonna Taylor, a Kentucky woman who was fatally shot during a botched police raid. A medical examiner from the Arkansas State Crime lab that confirmed Brittain was shot in the neck, was also called to the stand on Wednesday. An ambulance arrives on the scene at 14 minutes after "shots fired" went across the radio. btw before the traffic stop, the officer turned off his body-cam, then turned it on after the shooting which is against department policy. Michael Davis shot and killed 17-year-old Hunter Brittain has been released. The Lonoke County prosecutors office had contact with the Arkansas State Police before and after recusing itself because of an unavoidable conflict in the investigation into the fatal shooting June 23 of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain by a sheriffs deputy. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. 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. A video from Rice, who arrived within minutes of the shooting, shows King on the ground in cuffs as Davis yells. 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 civil rights leaders. I never touched it, Graham said when asked about the file. 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. 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Davis claimed in that interview that he shouted at Brittain to "show me our hands." A special prosecutor announced the felony charge against Michael Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office, in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. The killing in the predominantly white community has drawn the attention of national civil rights activists such as Sharpton, who said concerns about police tactics arent just limited to the Black community. Davis was originally charged with manslaughter, in a a case that was difficult for everyone involved. Brittain turned into a nearby parking lot and jumped out of the backward moving vehicle and reached into the back of the truck, he said. What happened the night Hunter Brittain died? The investigation of the shooting was quickly turned over to the Arkansas State Police. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. During a public memorial for Brittain earlier this week, Rev. When Brittain was shot, Davis said that's when he saw a container in Brittain's hands that fell to the ground. He remains free on bond pending appeal. The video starts with Davis saying, "Shots fired, shots fired," across his radio. 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 jury finding Davis guilty of negligent homicide instead of manslaughter, is something that worried Payne, as it means Davis could go back to wearing a badge in the future. It makes you concerned that they are looking for a weapon. Newcomb said he isnt concerned by Grahams involvement with investigators. 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. Brittain had been fatally shot by a Lonoke County sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop early that morning. Crump and Jacob have been involved in high-profile homicide cases that include those of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery. Former Arkansas deputy Michael Davis was found guilty of negligent homicide in the shooting death of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. The last witness called in by prosecution was Davis' former boss, Sheriff John Staley, who told the jury that Davis had issues with turning on his body camera in the past. While it is difficult to wait for answers, it is important that the investigation that occurs is both fair and complete.. The coroners report does not specify how many times Brittain was shot but does list the immediate cause/manner of death as gunshot wound of neck and arm. The firearm was listed as a police-issued, semi-automatic pistol. King responds that the truck wouldn't shift into park. After a short break, open arguments started around 2:30 p.m. 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. 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. Brittains shooting by a Lonoke County sheriffs deputy has drawn the attention of civil rights activists nationally. Highway Patrol trooper on leave after fatal Morton County shooting. All rights reserved. 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 said he gave commands to Brittain to show his hands that were ignored. He would have faced between three and 10 years in prison for manslaughter, a felony. They argued that the shooting shows how police violence affects all people and called for reform. Were going to take this and see what else [the special prosecutor in the case] has got to say and hopefully this will stick. The first witness called to the stand by the prosecution team was 16-year-old Jordan King. The family is going to continue to trust the process, Jacob said. Davis, who was originally charged with felony manslaughter, fatally shot Brittain who was test-driving his truck after working on it all night. We acknowledge that is going to be much harder in a smaller office. The institute released a tool kit in 2019 to help prosecutors when addressing officer-involved fatalities. King was in the car with Brittain in the early morning hours of June 23, 2021. I do all the on-call stuff, Graham said in a phone conversation last week. But if we segregate how we react, then were wrong.. The jury handed down a one-year jail sentence and a $1,000 fine -- the maximum penalty for the charge -- after finding Davis guilty. Bodycam footage of an Arkansas deputy responding to the scene after former Sgt. Pierson pled guilty to one count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. But the passenger in the truck heard no verbal communication, only 1 shot. On June 23, 2021, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain was test driving his truck after making repairs early in the morning when he was pulled over by former Lonoke County Sgt. Both are representing Brittains family. Prosecuting attorney, Jeff Phillips said the state is fine with the verdict but the sentencing wasn't what they expected. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. They always seem to have their body cameras off. He was my grandson. According to his family members, he went to place a large blue plastic bottle. The passenger in Brittains truck said he and the teen had been working on the pickups transmission. Wendy Lindsey, Hunters cousin, said in an interview shortly after the announcement on Friday that she was happy at least something was done. But she added that she didnt think the manslaughter charge for Davis was enough. The case has garnered national attention, as calls for police reform continue around the country in the wake of last summers widespread Black Lives Matter protests. The Lonoke County sheriff's deputy opened fire on Hunter Britain, 17, after he. 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. "Although Mr. Davis no longer works for my office, Ive been following this case closely. Larger agencies might not have the day-to-day contact with individual investigators, which you find in a small prosecutors office, Golden said. "It was cold-blooded murder by the Lonoke police. He wont be an officer no more and he cant kill no more kids.. According to a statement previously released by the Brittain familys attorney, the teen exited his truck to place a blue plastic bottle of antifreeze behind a wheel because the vehicle wouldnt shift into park. Graham said hes sent the file to the state prosecutor coordinator since hes requested a special prosecutor to handle the case. Brittain was up late working on the vehicles transmission before taking the test drive, family members have said. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory cant publicly release the autopsy report because of Arkansas Code 1212-312, Director Kermit Channell said. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, A memorial for Hunter Brittain in Beebe, Arkansas last year. Michael Davis after Brittain exited his truck to put a blue plastic bottle of antifreeze behind a wheel because the vehicle wouldnt shift into park. Hopefully, Hunter and his untimely death will finish what Hunters brother George Floyd and his death started, Jacob 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. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Brttain went to the bed to get something(transmission fluid / anti-freeze) for the truck. the officer fired 1 shot killing the teen. The maximum jail term faced by Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke county sheriffs office, was one year. As they were getting pulled over, King said they were laughing and thought it was funny because the truck was smoking. Neither Brittains nor Davis attorneys are supportive of Grahams decision to withhold body-camera footage. Davis, an eight-year veteran with the Lonoke County Sheriffs office, gave the boy commands to stop and shot him before he could see what he was retrieving, which turned out to be a jug of antifreeze. Phillips was passed the investigative file by the coordinating office July 15, according to an email from McMahan. 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. Rice's video also starts right before "shots fired" transmits across his radio. He has not responded to numerous emails requesting updates on the investigation, including a message sent Wednesday. Newcomb has said Brittain was pulled over by Davis because his vehicle was smoking heavily and an engine was knocking. 1, we dont have situations like this very often, he said. Lonoke County Prosecutor Chuck Graham said he had received the Arkansas State Police case file on the deadly shooting of the teen during a June 23 traffic stop. 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. Without all the evidence I cannot make any determination on whether the shooting was proper.. Davis, who was originally charged with felony. They added that cops are taught "hands kill" and if you can't see the persons hands, it could be a problem. Hunter Brittains family has called for police reform, including an end to qualified immunity, the legal doctrine that shields many police officers from legal action when accused of committing crimes in the court of their duty. Davis told authorities he gave "several commands" to Brittain to get back in his car and to show his hands as Brittain reached with both hands into the bed of the truck when he fired his weapon. Brittains family retained Ben Crump and Devin Jacob just days after the shooting. The two conflicting narratives were hampered by the fact that Davis body camera was never turned on during the quick encounter. The only ones are at the very top and that's so the jury will not be able to hear anything going on outside. 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. (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. Michael Davis guilty of negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. King, 16 at the time, said the teens had previously used a coolant container to stop the truck from rolling back. I didnt get into this job to kill people, he said. Hunter did nothing wrong, just like we felt George Floyd did nothing wrong, Sharpton told reporters before the memorial. The only one who has been accurate on that is Sgt. It soon shows Davis telling another deputy, Nathaniel Rice, "The guy jumped out of the f****** truck and grabbed something out of the back, and it was a f****** oil can. The document says what it says, Jacob said. I didnt hear it and it happened so fast.. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. 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. While investigating the incident, Lonoke County Sheriff's Office discovered that Davis' body camera footage had only been turned on after Brittain had been shot. 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. Davis is white. Chuck. Text messages sent later that day and on June 28 were redacted by the state police agency. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 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. Davis said mentioned several things that led to him firing his gun. The young man jumped out and ran to the back of the car and stuck his hands into the back of the vehicle and still wasnt responding to any verbal commands, Newcomb said. Newcomb, a Little Rock attorney who often represents police officers, requested a grievance hearing on behalf of Davis from Lonoke County. 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. The memorial included calls to pass federal legislation in Floyds name to overhaul police practices. The only thing that bothered me is that they checked with Graham and they wouldnt let us look at the video, Newcomb said. The sentence has resulted in mixed emotions from many parties involved, that all had comments after the verdict. As I have said since day one, this was a tragic event and we all need to continue praying for those involved," Staley said. Moving forward, both Brittain's family and Michael Davis will be involved in separate civil lawsuits against the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office. 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. The jury learned the character of Davis about how he is a volunteer firefighter, a father, and has a child on the way. It's a case that's gained national attention and one that has greatly impacted the community of Lonoke and across Arkansas. 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. Send it to The Daily Beasthere. Print Headline: Lonoke deputy fatally shot teen Hunter Brittain in neck, arm, coroner says. 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. [DOCUMENT: Coroners report for Noah Hunter Brittain arkansasonline.com/coronerbrittain]. Attorneys Ben Crump and Devon Jacob, representing Brittains family, criticized the sheriff for not firing Davis over the shooting itself. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. Davis was fired from the Lonoke County sheriff's office on July 1 after Sheriff John Staley said Davis violated policy by not turning on his camera prior to encountering Brittain. Some of Brittains family members have said a witness to the shooting claims Davis didnt offer verbal commands before the shooting. No matter which side you looked at, it was a difficult week for everyone. An investigator with the Arkansas State Police was called to the stand after. Brittain made his way to the truck bed, where he grabbed a blue coolant jug. 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. A passenger and another witness testified they never heard Davis tell the teen to show his hands. Minutes after the shooting, a third deputy starts to console Davis while still at the scene. Got a tip? Michael Davis of the Lonoke County sheriff's office are shown in this undated combination of courtesy photos. If convicted, he could face three to 10 years in prison. 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. Now whats going to happen? Davis pulled over Hunter Brittain, 17, on June 23, 2021, outside Cabot, a small town 30 miles north of Little Rock. During the early morning hours of June 23, Davis spotted Brittain driving a vehicle that was smoking heavily and an engine that was knocking, Newcomb said Wednesday. 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. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The car, which had transmission issues, began smoking and was pulled over by Davis as it neared the repair shop. No. TIL Sam Kinison was killed by a drunk driving 17 year old, Troy Pierson. 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. 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.. The state rested their case and the defense will start on Thursday, March 17, at 9 a.m. During the third day of trial, the defense brought up their witnesses. They didnt say one word that I know of, he told KATV. (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. The day ended with the body camera footage and testimony will resume on Wednesday, March 16, at 9 a.m. During the second day of the trial, the jury watched Davis' recorded interview with state police which was conducted five days after the shooting. Robert Newcomb, Davis' defense attorney, has said Davis believed that he had turned the camera on and didn't realize it wasn't working until after firing the shot that killed Brittain. 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. One officer was convicted of murder in Floyds death. Staley noted this was a department policy violation and used that as justification for Davis being fired. We hope that the jury can see the things that we see," she said. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Hes currently being held in an undisclosed jail, after being booked in Lonoke County. All rights reserved. The case attracted attention from national civil rights leaders better known for their work with Black Lives Matter. Davis said he could not see the 17-year-old's hands before shooting. The email went on to state, Chuck Graham, Lonoke Prosecuting Attorney, has further opposed the release of the body camera footage related to this incident at this time. When asked by the Democrat-Gazette, Graham confirmed that he continued to communicate with the state police agency up until filing his recusal. Davis has been with the Sheriff's Office since 2013. The document says what it says, Jacob said. The Brittain family is being represented by Ben Crump, the same civil rights lawyer who represented George Floyd, a Black man murdered by a former Minneapolis police officer last summer. Staley said the only footage police have is from the aftermath. Rev. The issue of policing is not about Black and white, Reverend Al Sharpton said at a eulogy for Mr Brittain. "I was not happy. On Friday, Jeff Phillips, a special prosecutor assigned to the case, announced that Michael Davis, the sergeant who shot Brittain, will be charged with manslaughter for recklessly shooting at Brittain. Brittains family and friends have held protests nightly outside the Lonoke County sheriffs office and have complained about the lack of information released. Al Sharpton gave a eulogy asking for the public to come together to help push for policing reforms. Few details about the shooting have been officially released over the past two months. Lonoke County Prosecutor Chuck Graham said he had received the Arkansas State Police case file on the deadly shooting of the teen during a June 23 . The Arkansas State Police released video Friday from the body camera of former Lonoke County Deputy Michael Davis, taken the night 17-year-old Hunter Brittain was fatally shot during a. Davis could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. But we are going to change that. Alissa Marque Heydari, deputy director for the Institute of Innovation in Prosecution at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, says it is recommended that if a prosecuting office is involved in an investigation, the office is staffed by prosecutors and investigators who are completely internally separate from the rest of the office. Hunter Brittain (left) and then-Sgt. Newcomb has said Brittain was pulled over by Davis because his vehicle was smoking heavily and an engine was knocking. The people of this county are good, decent people and they, like me, want to see accountability and transparency in this situation, Staley wrote on the offices Facebook page. The vehicle was smoking and making loud noises, Davis and King have said. Chances are you haven't yet heard about 17-year-old Hunter Brittain who, despite being unarmed, was shot dead by police during a traffic stop. 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. Sharpton eulogized 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was shot and killed by a white Lonoke County sheriffs deputy, Sgt. 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. The two government bodies work separately but lean on each other to take criminal cases to fruition. You tend to know almost all the officers, it doesnt mean you recuse on everything. Graham refused to comment further on the communications when asked by the Democrat-Gazette on Wednesday. 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