Today is sentencing day for ex-NYPD police officer Peter Liang. Back in February, Liang was convicted of second-degree manslaughter for shooting and killing Akai Gurley. Shortly after the verdict, Liang was let go from his job. While patrolling a housing unit in Brooklyn, Liang fired his gun once, which killed Gurley who happened to be in the staircase at the time.
(Video) The Officer Who Shot And Killed Akai Gurley Was Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
JUSITCE HAS BEEN SERVED! Officer Peter Liang shot and killed 28-year-old Akai Gurley. He has now been found guilty of manslaughter and official misconduct. Gurley was unarmed!
(Photos) Protesters Demand Justice For Akai Gurley During March In Brooklyn!
Hundreds of people protest at a march in Brooklyn demanding justice for Akai Gurley. Gurley, 28, was shot by a rookie cop named Peter Liang. Liang shot his gun ‘by accident’ while patrolling inside an apartment building in Brooklyn. Read more on the story and check out the photos below!
