Huntsville civic group calls for police chief s resignation
A Huntsville civic group and a state lawmaker turned the pressure up on Huntsville leaders over their statements supporting a police officer convicted of murder.
Posted: May 13, 2021 7:44 PM
Updated: May 13, 2021 8:13 PM
Posted By: Bridget Divers
We heard from the group about their push for changes in policing.
Rosa Parks Day Committee members of Huntsville-Madison County along with State Rep. Anthony Daniels spoke out in downtown Huntsville. They want the police chief to renounce his support of William Darby following his murder conviction for a fatal shooting while answering a call.
The group made the same demand for Mayor Tommy Battle. They say he gave them a revised statement, saying he respects the jury’s decision and Darby’s right to appeal.
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HPD Officer William Darby found guilty of murder; defense team, family speak at press conferences William Darby (Source: Jail View) By Tiffany Thompson, Kate Smith, and Wade Smith | May 7, 2021 at 7:04 AM CDT - Updated May 7 at 10:36 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Following a week-long trial, William Darby was found guilty of murdering 49-year-old Jeffery Parker in 2018.
Now Huntsville Police Officer William Darby could spend the rest of his life behind bars for the murder of Jeffery Parker in 2018.
Darby shot and killed Parker in the face with a shotgun after he refused to put down the gun he was holding to his own head.
Huntsville mayor meets with protesters about policing
On Friday, Mayor Tommy Battle started a series of meetings with protesters and community activists to discuss policing.
Posted: Apr 23, 2021 5:43 PM
Updated: Apr 23, 2021 7:58 PM
Posted By: Grace Campbell
On Friday, Mayor Tommy Battle started a series of meetings to discuss policing with protesters and community activists. This comes after the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) released a 248-page report on the protests this past June.
WAAY 31 spent Friday at City Hall, working to learn what comes next in the process.
A spokeswoman for the city confirmed the mayor has meetings scheduled, but didn t share when they were happening or who they were with. So, WAAY 31 reached out to three groups organizing Friday night s protest in Big Spring Park. They said it was the first time they were hearing about any meetings with the mayor.