Texas police officer who killed black teen could spend rest of his life in prison

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

A Texas police officer turned himself in on Friday after he was charged with murder in the shooting death of a 15-year-old.

Roy Durwood Oliver, a patrol officer in the Dallas suburb of Balch Springs since July 2011, was released on $300,000 bail.

While dispatched on complaints about drunk teenagers at a party last weekend, Oliver fired his rifle at a car full of teenagers who were leaving, according to investigators, killing Jordan Edwards.

The police department fired Oliver on Tuesday.

If convicted of the murder charge, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. In a statement released Friday, Jordan’s family said the charge “brings hope that the justice system will bend against the overwhelming weight of our frustration.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/texas-police-officer-who-killed-black-teen-could-spend-rest-of-his-life-in-prison/ar-BBAOxEe?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=edgsp

[brush]

1. He should. Firing into a car full of teens is as callous and vicious as it comes

[tblue37]

3. And besides, since when is a party of teens suspected of underage drinking a situation that

calls for an AR-15?!

I doubt he will suffer the penalties he deserves--or any serious consequences at all--though I hope he does. If he does, then maybe the next cop will think twice before blowing away some unarmed black kid for no reason.

[catbyte]

2. I wish he would, but this is Texas. He'll probably never spend a day in prison.

Maybe I'm just too cynical these days. I hope I'm wrong.

[MicaelS]

4. We Texas Democrats thank you so much for your bashing.

We have never heard it before.

[catbyte]

9. No bashing. Sad reality.

[Horse with no Name]

6. I live in Texas

You are probably right.
Abbott will probably give him a medal.

[Laffy Kat]

5. Let's hope he does.

We need to start making an example of these murderers.

[AgadorSparticus]

7. A car of teenage kids....drinking....as if that is a new concept.

This is beyond irresponsible. It is criminal and he deserves the full due process. I hope he does time.

[moriah]

8. Good sign that he wasn't just put on "administrative leave".

Hopefully he will actually get convicted.