UPDATE: The GoFundMe account for Officer Wes Kerrick has been removed.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A GoFundMe account set up to support Officer Wes Kerrick and his family has received over $12,500 in donations.
The page says, “This is a page were (sic) you can support Officer Kerrick and his family through these troubled times. Without a income and a child to support they will need the communitys (sic) help to make ends meet. Any donations are so greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank you for your thoughts and prayers.”
The page was created on July 22nd. Click HERE to view the page.
Officer Kerrick is currently on trial for shooting and killing Jonathan Ferrell, an unarmed black man.
Ferrell, 24, wrecked his car in east Charlotte and after wrecking, Ferrell went to a nearby home. The woman inside called 911, saying Ferrell was trying to force his way into her home.
Investigators say Officer Kerrick was one of three police officers who responded. Officers say once on scene, Ferrell charged at them and refused to listen to their orders to stop.
One officer fired a TASER at Ferrell, but according to the defense, the TASER had no effect on Ferrell.The defense says Ferrell continued to advance on Kerrick.
Kerrick shot Ferrell when he allegedly saw Ferrell reach for his waistband. The two then allegedly fell to the ground and began fighting. The defense says Ferrell hit Kerrick in the face and grabbed Kerrick’s gun.
Investigators say Kerrick fired a total of 12 shots, 10 of which hit Ferrell. Ferrell was not armed. Kerrick is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting.
