Officer Testifies He Tased Jonathan Ferrell In Self-Defense
The state did not call Officer Little to the stand, but it was suspected the defense would to back up Officer Kerrick's story of self-defense, and that's exactly what he did.
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The state did not call Officer Little to the stand, but it was suspected the defense would to back up Officer Kerrick's story of self-defense, and that's exactly what he did.
Officer Wes Kerrick took the stand in his own defense Thursday, describing why he shot an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell ten times.
WCCB Charlotte's Terrance bates continues our Trial Team coverage with details on an incident that happened outside the courthouse.
Strong testimony for the defense came from a CMPD officer who worked alongside Officer Kerrick. He testified both were counseled on using a taser and lethal force back in 2012.
Jurors are now taking into account two training techniques when deciding if Officer Wes Kerrick recklessly shot an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell ten times.
The state saved what could have been it's biggest witness for last. As the defense moves forward with its testimony Wednesday, WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman looks back at the prosecution's case.
A plan that would affect how sales tax is distributed between North Carolina counties has moved one step forward this week.
Officer Wes Kerrick's use of force training is in question as week two of testimony in the high-profile case moves along.
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged a Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Resource Officer with indecent liberties with a minor.
The state rested its case in the trial of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Wes Kerrick Tuesday afternoon.
From a prayer vigil to a Teach In, there were several events Monday for the Peaceful Day of Action. The movement called attention to social justice without violence.
Witnesses broke down the law on the use of deadly force for jurors Monday.
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More compelling testimony from one of the responding officers and what he saw when he arrived on the scene. Plus, the actual door from Sara McCartney's house and what damage was left for evidence.
Jurors in the voluntary manslaughter trial for CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick heard detailed descriptions Thursday about the 12 shots he fired.
Mecklenburg County has been classified with severe drought conditions, according to the North Carolina Drought Advisory.
Before the dash cam video, a crime scene investigator and the homicide detective who identified Ferrell both testified.
After two years, the public can now view the dash cam video capturing the moments before Officer Wes Kerrick shot an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell ten times.
