Former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith has reported back to the Montgomery County Jail to continuing serving his sentence for manslaughter.
Alabama News Network has confirmed that he has since been turned over to the Alabama Department of Corrections.
Smith had until midnight to return following the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals ruling to deny Smith’s petition to remain free while his appeal is pending before the Alabama Supreme Court. In 2019, a jury found Smith guilty of the 2016 shooting death of 58-year-old Gregory Gunn. Smith is white. Gunn was Black. Court records show Smith shot and killed Gunn after he fled from a random stop-and-frisk on McElvey Street.
Smith was sentenced to 14 years in prison in January 2020. He had served two months of that sentence before being released on an appeal bond. In May 2021, the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals denied Smith’s appeal. Smith’s case is currently pending before the Alabama Supreme Court. No word on when or if it will take up his case.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Michigan State Star Adreian Payne Dead At 31, Shot And Killed In FloridaFormer Michigan State men's basketball star Adreian Payne has died ... his former teammate announced on Monday. He was just 31 years old.
Read more »
Authorities seek victims in child pornography case against former police officerEvan Robert Dahl, a former police officer in Torrance, has been arrested on suspicion of possessing and distributing child pornography.
Read more »
As Arizona resumes the death penalty, a former executioner tells his storyFor subscribers: Jim Klein participated in 17 executions for the state of Arizona. With executions scheduled to resume, Klein is ready to share his story.
Read more »
Former NBA Player Adreian Payne Shot to Death at Orlando HomeBasketball player Adreian Payne, who was a standout at Michigan State and went on to compete for several NBA teams, was shot to death at a home in Orlando, Florida, police say.
Read more »
Former Ajax striker and Congolese international Jody Lukoki dies aged 29Former Ajax footballer and Congolese international forward Jody Lukoki has died at the age of 29, according to a statement from his club, FC Twente
Read more »