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In the wake of manslaughter charges filed Wednesday against five Oklahoma City police officers in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old robbery suspect last November, police reform advocates praised the move but expressed skepticism that justice in the case would be served.
Stavian Rodriguez was shot Nov. 23 after he dropped a gun outside Okie Gas Express at 7917 S Western Ave. An affidavit shows the boy had been struck by gunfire 13 times.
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater filed charges against Bethany Sears, Jared Barton, Corey Adams, Jonathan Skuta and Brad Pemberton. The officers remain on paid administrative leave.
“I’m slightly relieved to see that Prater did the right thing in charging these cops, however, we have to get through convicting and sentencing, and make sure the sentences handed down are adequate for the crimes they committed,” said Adriana Laws, co-founder and president of the Collegiate Freedom and Justice Coalition.