A jury has concluded that the shooting death of former soldier Sean Fitzgerald, 31, was “lawfully” executed by police during a confrontation in Coventry. Fitzgerald was shot once in the chest while holding a phone, which officers mistook for a firearm, raising serious questions about police response in critical situations.
This ruling opens the door for a gross misconduct hearing for the officer involved in the incident, which occurred around 6:20 PM. The case has sparked discussions regarding police training and protocols when dealing with individuals in distress, especially those with military backgrounds.
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