Saturday, August 22, 2015

Kerrick Trial: Family Of Jonathan Ferrell Speaks After Mistrial Announcement

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- The family of Jonathan Ferrell speaks to the media after a mistrial was announced in the trial against CMPD Officer Randall 'Wes' Kerrick.

Kerrick shot and killed Ferrell in 2013. Kerrick was charged with manslaughter.

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 Wes 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.



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