Skip to Main content

3.84°^C Vancouver

News Entertainment Videos Shows Podcast Contact Us

Jun 17, 2020 9:28 PM -

Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder

Share On

officer-who-shot-rayshard-brooks-charged-with-felony-murder

CORRECTS THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S NAME - People hold a rally at Wendy's on University Avenue in Atlanta on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Rayshard Brooks died after a confrontation with police officers at the fast food restaurant in Atlanta on Friday. (Steve Schaefer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes.

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard made the announcement about Garrett Rolfe during a news conference Wednesday.

Howard said Rolfe kicked Brooks while he lay on the ground and that the officer with him, Devin Brosnan, stood on Brooks' shoulder as he struggled for life Friday night.

Howard says Brosnan is co-operating and has given testimony, the first time in 40 cases he remembers such co-operation.

Rolfe had already been fired after he fatally shot the 27 year old Brooks.

Brosnan had been put on administrative leave.

Brosnan is being charged with aggravated assault and other crimes.

Latest news

india-defence-council-clears-proposal-to-acquire-114-rafale-fighter-jets-from-france

IndiaFeb 12, 2026

India defence council clears proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from France

India’s Defence Acquisition Council has approved a proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter aircraft from France in a deal estimated at approximately ₹3.60 lakh crore, according to officials from the Ministry of Defence. The decision marks one of the largest defence procurement initiatives currently under consideration by the federal government. The council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, also cleared several additional proposals aimed at strengthening India’s military capabilities. These include the acquisition of advanced missile systems and modern satellite-based technologie

woman-dies-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-in-surrey-morning-collision

CanadaFeb 12, 2026

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Surrey morning collision

A 45-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in Surrey early Thursday morning, prompting a police investigation and extended road closures in the Whalley area. Surrey Police Service said officers responded at approximately 7:33 am to reports of a pedestrian-involved collision in the 10400 block of 132 Street, near 104 Avenue. Frontline officers attended along with Surrey Fire Services and BC Emergency Health Services. Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, the woman succumbed to her injuries. Police confirmed the driver remained at the location and is cooperating with invest

carney-to-visit-tumbler-ridge-as-community-mourns-mass-shooting

CanadaFeb 12, 2026

Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge as community mourns mass shooting

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will travel to Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in the coming days to meet with residents and local officials grieving after a deadly mass shooting that killed nine people, including several children and the attacker. His office said the details of the trip, including timing, are being coordinated with community leaders to ensure support aligns with local needs. The announcement follows one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent Canadian history. On Tuesday, an 18-year-old gunman opened fire in the town of about 2,400 people, killing relatives at a nearby

CanadaFeb 12, 2026

Transit Police seek witnesses after sexual assault near Scott Road SkyTrain Station in Surrey

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a reported sexual assault in the parking area next to Scott Road SkyTrain Station in North Surrey. Police say the incident occurred on January 21 shortly after 4:00 p.m. at the Scott Road Park and Ride Lot A, near 110 Avenue and 126A Street. A woman was walking from the SkyTrain station to her vehicle, which was parked in a far corner of the lot, when she was approached from behind and assaulted. Investigators say the woman fought back and the suspect fled in the direction of the station. The suspect is descr

calgary-police-investigate-targeted-shooting-outside-southeast-restaurant

AlbertaFeb 12, 2026

Calgary police investigate targeted shooting outside southeast restaurant

Calgary police are investigating what they describe as an organized crime related shooting that took place outside a restaurant in the city’s southeast late Wednesday night. Officers were called to a Cactus Club location along Macleod Trail Southeast after reports that a man had been shot while sitting inside his vehicle in the parking area. Emergency crews transported the victim to hospital in critical condition. Police later confirmed his condition had improved and he is now listed as stable. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and say the victim was likely followed or approach

Related News

Bangladesh wraps up first general election since 2024 government ouster

Bangladesh wraps up first general election since 2024 government ouster

Voting has concluded across Bangladesh in the country’s first general election since the August 2024 ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. Election officials reported that polling began at 7:30 am local time and continued until 4:30 pm without any suspension or cancellation at voting centres. According to preliminary figures released Thursday afternoon, voter turnout reached 47.91 per cent by 2 pm across approximately 36,000 polling stations nationwide. Ballot counting began shortly after polls closed, with results expected to be announced in phases. Authorities said

Activists say more than 7,000 killed in Iran protest crackdown as death toll disputed

Activists say more than 7,000 killed in Iran protest crackdown as death toll disputed

Human rights activists say the number of people killed during last month’s nationwide protests in Iran has climbed to at least 7,002, sharply higher than figures released by the Iranian government. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported Thursday that it has verified thousands of deaths through a network of contacts inside the country. The organization, which has tracked previous waves of unrest in Iran, said the count continues to rise gradually as it crosschecks information amid restricted communications and internet disruptions. Iran’s government has provided only one

Deadly mosque blast in Islamabad kills at least 31 during Friday prayers

Deadly mosque blast in Islamabad kills at least 31 during Friday prayers

A powerful explosion tore through a mosque in Pakistan’s capital during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 160 others, according to local authorities. The blast occurred inside a Shia mosque in the Taralai area of Islamabad, a residential district on the city’s outskirts. Worshippers were gathered for weekly prayers when the explosion went off, causing widespread panic and structural damage inside the mosque. Emergency services rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, where authorities declared medical emergencies to handle the influx of casualties. Police and

Legals

Journalism code of ethics

© 2021 AKASH Broadcasting Inc.

MANAGED BY STRATWIT

useful links

Accessibility Plan

BC Children's Hospital