Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Phillips received the investigative file on July 15, according to an email from the prosecutor coordinating office. Brittain's family retained civil-rights attorneys Benjamin Crump and Devon Jacob soon after the shooting to handle the teen's estate and any civil suits. BEEBE, Ark. "I didn't say that this defendant was a bad guy. Both are representing Brittains family. Who is Hunter Brittain, the 17-year-old killed by Arkansas police? King, 16 at the time, said the teens had previously used a coolant container to stop the truck from rolling back. After another pre-trial hearing on March 14, the trial will officially begin on March 15. Al Sharpton gave a eulogy asking for the public to come together to help push for policing reforms. Davis is white. On July 1, hours after Graham told the Democrat-Gazette that he planned to recuse himself, someone with the state police texted, Time for a call? Graham responded, Yes sir, anytime. Last week, Graham said it took time to figure out if he was going to recuse from the case. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. But the passenger in the truck heard no verbal communication, only 1 shot. Because he is not here, we all have to unite together and make sure people all over America know that we will get justice for Hunter Brittain, Crump said. On Friday, the Arkansas State Police released the law enforcement video of the aftermath of the June 23, 2021, shooting death of Hunter Brittain in Lonoke County. 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. They have also pushed for state laws that would require officers to have their body cameras on their entire shift. It was released after the March 18 closure of a trial in which Davis, 31, was convicted of misdemeanor negligent homicide in the death of the 17-year-old from McRae. On Rice's footage, crime tape starts to go up as he gets Brittain's name from King. Details about when the camera was activated and what footage was captured arent publicly known because Freedom of Information Act requests for the footage have been denied. 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. I dont think he did anything that clearly prejudiced Davis rights in the case.. They always seem to have their body cameras off. Well, wonder no more! Michael Davis guilty of negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. I cant speak to what different offices practice are. 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. In their closing arguments, the defense highlighted Davis' character and how he became a police officer to help people, not hurt people. 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. 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. The only one who has been accurate on that is Sgt. It also attracted the attention of Black civil rights leaders like attorney Benjamin Crump, who is representing Brittains family, and has stood alongside them as theyve called for justice. They didnt say one word that I know of, he told KATV. Another witness who was nearby during the shooting said he was at the shop waiting on Brittain and a friend when he heard the gunshots. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. On Sept. 20, Davis was released on a $15,000 bond. Suspect in shooting of Springdale woman shot by officer after pointing gun at police, Communication program for people with nonverbal autistm coming to Fort Smith, Heavy rain and storms likely to increase Thursday across Arkansas, Storm warning fatigue | Alerting Arkansas. But if we segregate how we react, then were wrong.. 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. I respect the decision of the jury. He also shared what made him fear for his life, which consequently made him fire his gun. The teen didnt respond to verbal commands given by the deputy, Necomb said. 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. He told the state police when he was interviewed by them that he shot one time and why. 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. 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. 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. An investigator with the Arkansas State Police was called to the stand after. The killing in the predominantly white community has drawn the attention of national civil rights activists . As mourners filed into the high school auditorium Tuesday morning, photos and video of Brittain were displayed on a large screen above his casket, which was decorated with blue and white ribbons, the Chevrolet symbol and Forever Chevy 17. Family members said Brittain dreamed of becoming a NASCAR driver after graduation. 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. Please read our Terms of Use or contact us. 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. Details about when the camera was activated and what footage was captured arent publicly known because Freedom of Information Act requests for the footage have been denied. Brittain was test-driving a pickup truck with his cousin that the two spent the night tinkering on at a local repair shop. The jury was asked a series of questions related to law enforcement and their opinions. Graham said hes sent the file to the state prosecutor coordinator since hes requested a special prosecutor to handle the case. The only thing that bothered me is that they checked with Graham and they wouldnt let us look at the video, Newcomb said. 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. I was working from home. Highway Patrol trooper on leave after fatal Morton County shooting. 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. 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, A memorial for Hunter Brittain in Beebe, Arkansas last year. 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 was fired by Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley a week after the shooting for breaking a department policy that requires deputies body cameras to be turned on before interactions with the public. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory cant publicly release the autopsy report because of Arkansas Code 1212-312, Director Kermit Channell said. Brittain's family said he was working on his truck right before he drove it down the road and was pulled over by Davis. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Hunter's Uncle, Jesse Brittain, said all they wanted was acknowledgment and an apology. 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. After a few minutes, he can be heard crying. CPR is started almost immediately. The issue of policing is not about Black and white, Reverend Al Sharpton said at a eulogy for Mr Brittain. "We're glad that we're finally at this point. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. When Brittain was about to remove his hands from the back of the truck, Davis said he shot once before he could see what Brittain was holding. Some of Brittains family members have said a witness to the shooting claims Davis didnt offer verbal commands before the shooting. Al Sharpton, who spoke at Brittain's funeral July 6 at Beebe High School, where the teen attended school. The document says what it says, Jacob said. 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. During his instruction it states that you must tell the subject you are going to shoot them before "if possible." Brittains shooting by a Lonoke County sheriffs deputy has drawn the attention of civil rights activists nationally. TIL Sam Kinison was killed by a drunk driving 17 year old, Troy Pierson. Bodycam footage of an Arkansas deputy responding to the scene after former Sgt. Davis said he gave commands to Brittain to show his hands that were ignored. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. While it is difficult to wait for answers, it is important that the investigation that occurs is both fair and complete.. Davis claimed in that interview that he shouted at Brittain to "show me our hands." Brittains family has said the teenager was unarmed and was holding a jug of antifreeze when he was shot. 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. 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. 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. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Police). Now whats going to happen? 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. The report was first requested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on July 8. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? 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. Michael Davis to spend a year in jail but acquitted of manslaughter over death of Hunter Brittain, 17, during June traffic stop. 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. What were the ramification to the LEO that decided to break their oath?? 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 maximum jail term faced by Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke county sheriffs office, was one year. Jurors found Michael Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke County sheriff's office, guilty in the shooting death last year of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain during a traffic stop. 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. 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.. Michael Davis near Cabot, Arkansas, United States. Moving forward, both Brittain's family and Michael Davis will be involved in separate civil lawsuits against the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office. Brittain was transferred to a nearby hospital where he died from the gunshot wound. Are people gonna have to fear for their life again? A video from Rice, who arrived within minutes of the shooting, shows King on the ground in cuffs as Davis yells. The trial for a former Lonoke County Sheriff's Deputy accused of killing an unarmed teenager during a traffic stop happened this week. Sharpton eulogized 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was shot and killed by a white Lonoke County sheriff's deputy, Sgt. 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. 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. 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. Hunter Brittain (left) and then-Sgt. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. The car, which had transmission issues, began smoking and was pulled over by Davis as it neared the repair shop. I dont want to jeopardize this case, its too important, he said. If they make the wrong determination, there is a good chance they will not be reelected, he said. Ive had him for the last five years of his life, his grandmother Rebecca Payne said after the killing. Davis has been with the Sheriff's Office since 2013. I do all the on-call stuff, Graham said in a phone conversation last week. Ben Crump, who represented Brittains family said: Hunter deserved better.. "Although Mr. Davis no longer works for my office, Ive been following this case closely. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. At that point, that was within a couple days of the event.. One bullet can go through and cause injury in more than one location, Newcomb 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 . 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. An Arkansas sheriff's deputy shot and killed a teenager after a traffic stop early Wednesday, officials said. If convicted of manslaughter, Davis could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison. Brittain was shot by a Lonoke County Sheriff's Deputy during a traffic stop on June 23. The jury learned the character of Davis about how he is a volunteer firefighter, a father, and has a child on the way. Robert Newcomb, Daviss attorney, said he planned to challenge the standard jurors used to determine whether Davis was negligent. Hunter Brittain (left) and then-Sgt. He's still driving on his way to the scene. Attorney Ben Crump and Jacob were retained by Brittains family in the days after the shooting as the case received national attention. Sheriff John Staley said that Davis had not turned on his body camera at the start of the traffic stop and only activated the device after the shooting had happened. The sentence has resulted in mixed emotions from many parties involved, that all had comments after the verdict. 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. Your life had meaning, youre loved and your family will not stop advocating until we have justice for you, Hunter, he said. No matter which side you looked at, it was a difficult week for everyone. Ultimately the 12 jurors were seated-- made up of nine women, three men, and two alternates. Post your articles here so that everyone will have a chance to see our government at work (or showing their lack thereof) taking their own to task! The car, which had transmission issues, began smoking and was pulled over by Davis as it neared the repair shop. "It's going to be hard, it's been hard, it's been hard since June," he said. As they were getting pulled over, King said they were laughing and thought it was funny because the truck was smoking. What happened the night Hunter Brittain died? Family members have said Brittain had been working on his trucks transmission and had been test driving it when he was pulled over. 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. Brittains death has received national attention in the wake of other fatal shootings involving police. He wont be an officer no more and he cant kill no more kids.. 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. In July, Phillips, a prosecutor from a district on the other side of the state, was assigned to handle the case. 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. All rights reserved. Committee, Families file 100+ complaints against cemetery in, Farmers share their voices at the AR State Capitol, House Education Committee advances Arkansas LEARNS, Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns, Zelensky: There will be two Victory Days in Ukraine. 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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. Brittains family and friends have held protests nightly outside the Lonoke County sheriffs office and have complained about the lack of information released. The biggest thing about his testimony was that he said he never heard Davis give any verbal cues until after Brittain was shot. Brttain went to the bed to get something(transmission fluid / anti-freeze) for the truck. the officer fired 1 shot killing the teen. The family of Brittain has hired Devon Jacob and Benjamin Crump to represent them in the case. 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. The video was first seen by the public during the first day of Davis' trial. 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. The family is going to continue to trust the process, Jacob said. The civil-rights attorneys also represented the family of George Floyd, who died in 2020 while in police custody in Minneapolis. Davis could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. But even after the verdict, the Brittain family said this isn't the end of them telling Hunter's story. "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. 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. Without all the evidence I cannot make any determination on whether the shooting was proper.. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that Davis was also given a $1,000 fine. There were no indications of drug and alcohol use listed on the coroners report. At about seven minutes into the video, another deputy arrives and says, "Why don't we just chill and stop talking now?". 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 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. During a public memorial for Brittain earlier this week, Rev. The only ones are at the very top and that's so the jury will not be able to hear anything going on outside. He also got emotional multiple times during his testimony. Davis, who was originally charged with felony. An ambulance arrives on the scene at 14 minutes after "shots fired" went across the radio. When Brittain was shot, Davis said that's when he saw a container in Brittain's hands that fell to the ground. Rice's camera moves at about 19 minutes into his video, and Brittain is no longer on the ground. Michael Davis guilty of negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. The trial is taking place at the Cabot Readiness Center, where it was moved from the Lonoke County courthouse, mainly due to the fact that there are not a lot of windows inside the courtroom. Shortly after the shooting, Davis was fired by the Lonoke County Sheriffs Office for breaking their body-camera policy. 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 gone wrong. Mike Davis near a body shop in Cabot. Attorneys Ben Crump and Devon Jacob, representing Brittains family, criticized the sheriff for not firing Davis over the shooting itself. 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. "He will be with us in our hearts and I hope everyone will know that and see that as time goes on and we are not going to forget about Hunter," Payne said. Brittain turned into a lot off the highway and jumped out of the vehicle, which was rolling backward, Newcomb said Wednesday. People protesting the killing of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain doing burnouts in the parking lot of the Lonoke County sheriff's office. 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