Former Police Officer Oliver Found Guilty By: Staff Reporter, Mariah Tso '21
Roy Oliver--a former police officer--was found guilty of murder on Tuesday August 28 for killing 15 year old boy, Jordan Edwards. Oliver is Caucasian and Jordan Edwards is African American. Edwards was in the passenger seat of the car, leaving a house party with some friends when former officer Oliver opened fire on the car shooting the 15 year old back in April 2017. When Edward got shot he was sitting in the passenger seat when Oliver opened fire onto the vehicle along with Edward's friends but only Edward's was shot in the head. Last week, Oliver testified that he decided to open fire because he felt his partner, Tyler Gross’s life was endangered. Gross told the court that he did not fear for his life or see a threat. In the afternoon, it was the second day of court, and the jury returned to a verdict of deliberations; however, former officer--Roy Oliver--was found not guilty on two other aggravated assault chargers, but still faces up to 5(possibly more) years, or life in prison for the murder of Jordan Edwards. When the verdict was read, Jordan’s family was hugging prosecutors. Jordan's father, Odell Edwards said he wanted to jump up and down as the judge read the verdict . He also said “He was very happy and that it's been a long year.” The video linked below is Jordan’s family rejoicing and former officer being guilty of murder. Sources:
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