Retired police major urges public to consider officers' point of view in Brooks shooting
Retired Dekalb County Police Major K.D. Johnson said there are a lot of quick decisions an officer must make when a person they're arresting starts to resist. In the case of the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, he told FOX 5’s Portia Bruner he understands why now-former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe opened fire.
Georgia police training director believes Brooks shooting was 'tragic, yet justified'
The man who runs the training academy for nearly all Georgia law enforcement officers says the shooting of Rayshard Brooks was tragic, yet justified.
Georgia protesters seek change as some in GOP back police
Protesters brought calls for changes to Georgia’s laws regarding use of force and voting to the General Assembly on Monday, as some lawmakers inside the Capitol mounted a renewed push for a bill requiring heavier penalties for hate crimes. Others, though, expressed more support for police than protesters.
Atlanta police: 8 resignations, not 19 since start of month
A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department says the number given by the Atlanta Police Foundation for police resignations is not accurate.
APD releases new 911 call made before deadly confrontation between Rayshard Brooks and officers
Atlanta Police Department released a 911 call made by a Wendy's employee shortly before the deadly confrontation between Rayshard Brooks and officers in the parking lot.
Fulton DA discusses possible charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting investigation
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard says his office is looking at three possible charges against the officer who killed Rayshard Brooks as they review evidence in the case: murder, felony murder and voluntary manslaughter.
Family of Rayshard Brooks calls for conviction of officer to restore trust in police
The family of the man killed by Atlanta police is demanding justice and says the only way to heal some of the wounds is with a conviction.
Atlanta mayor announces police reforms after death of Rayshard Brooks
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she is signing a series of administrative orders to reform the use of force within the Atlanta Police Department.
Protesters march to end police brutality as Georgia legislators return to work
Protesters with the NAACP marched to the Capitol to greet the returning Georgia General Assembly and press them to change Georgia's criminal justice system.
Tyler Perry to pay for Rayshard Brooks' funeral expenses
Tyler Perry is paying for the funeral costs of the man shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer Friday night, a lawyer for the victim's family announced on Monday.
6 arrested during Sunday's protests over death of Rayshard Brooks
At least six people were arrested in Atlanta during Sunday night's protests over the death of Rayshard Brooks.
1 Atlanta officer fired, 1 on administrative duty after shooting death of Rayshard Brooks
The Atlanta Police Department has fired one officer and placed a second officer on administrative duty after the shooting death of a 27-year-old man found sleeping in a car of a drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant in southwest Atlanta late Friday night.
Community members, city leaders gather at scene of Rayshard Brooks' deadly shooting
Community members and several city leaders gathered on Sunday morning, at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was shot by an Atlanta police officer.
Autopsy: Rayshard Brooks' death considered homicide, shot twice in the back
The Fulton County DA said his office was "still experiencing some difficulty in obtaining all of the body cam and dash cam footage from the Atlanta Police Department."
Reward offered for suspect who set fast-food restaurant on fire
Reward being offered in the police search for the person responsible for starting a fire at the Wendy's restaurant in southwest Atlanta.
Family says Rayshard Brooks was celebrating daughter's birthday before his death
Rayshard Brooks, the man who was shot and killed by police at a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta Friday, was a father of four, Brooks' family lawyers said.