The family of 39-year-old Stephen Perkins is seeking answers after a Decatur police officer shot and killed him last week.
Protesters march in front of Decatur City Hall on Oct. 2, 2023 calling for answers in the shooting death of Stephen Perkins.The grainy video footage captured the moment a Decatur police officer shot and killed 39-year-old Stephen Perkins in the front yard of his home.
In a news release, Decatur police said Perkins threatened a tow truck driver and turned a gun toward the officer. After protesters gathered outside city hall over the weekend, police Chief Todd Pinion said he would not release body camera footage, citing the state police investigation into the shooting.. “They’re in total shock, which is ultimately one of the reasons why the family is not open to discussing with media, and they had a publicist to come in and handle that for them.”Protesters returned to Decatur City Hall on Monday, calling for transparency and the speedy release of information.
“Officers on scene ordered the homeowner to drop his weapon, which he refused to do,” the release said. “It was at this time the homeowner turned the gun towards one of the Officers on scene. The Officer discharged his duty weapon, striking the subject.”
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