Alabama Officer Charged With Murder in Fatal Shooting
Source: Associated Press
An Alabama police officer has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a black man outside a neighbor's home.
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey said Wednesday that state investigators have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Montgomery police officer Aaron Smith.
"I will do everything in my power to protect a police officer who is operating within the law," Bailey said Wednesday. "I will also use every ounce of my power to prosecute a police officer who is acting outside of the law."
Bailey said Smith is in custody, with bond set at $150,000. He wouldn't comment on what evidence led to the charge. It was not immediately clear whether Smith had a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.
The charge comes days after authorities said Smith shot and killed 58-year-old Greg Gunn.
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By MELISSA BROWN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Mar 2, 2016, 3:30 PM ET