Alabama police officer convicted of murder is still getting paid KATE FELDMAN
A Huntsville, Ala., police officer found guilty of murder for fatally shooting a man in 2018 has been placed on leave but will continue to be paid, according to the city.
William “Ben” Darby, 28, was convicted Friday for the murder of Jeffrey Parker, who had a gun to his own head and was threatening suicide.
Darby was released on $100,000 bail Friday and was placed on paid administrative leave Monday while he awaits sentencing.
William “Ben” Darby, was found guilty of murder Friday. (Madison County Sheriff s Office/)
“Due to Mr. Darby’s conviction, he cannot continue as a police officer,” city of Huntsville spokeswoman Lucy DeButy told AL.com. “This is the normal process until formal proceedings under the City of Huntsville’s personnel policies and procedures are complete.”
Alabama police officer convicted of murder for 2018 shooting of suicidal man KATE FELDMAN
A Huntsville, Ala., police officer has been found guilty of murder for fatally shooting a man who had a gun to his own head and was threatening suicide.
William “Ben” Darby, 28, faces between 20 years and life for the murder of Jeffrey Parker in 2018, a jury ruled Friday.
Parker called police on April 3, 2018, claiming he was armed and suicidal, according to AL.com. Huntsville Officer Genisha Pegues responded first and began to try deescalating the situation.
But when Darby arrived on the scene, he immediately began yelling at Pegues to “point your f king gun at him,” according to body cam footage.