Article 55Q8Z Thanks to the 'Stephon Clark Law,' a San Diego Police Officer Is Charged With Murder After Fatally Shooting Mentally Disabled Man

Thanks to the 'Stephon Clark Law,' a San Diego Police Officer Is Charged With Murder After Fatally Shooting Mentally Disabled Man

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Zack Linly
from The Root on (#55Q8Z)
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In May, 36-year-old Nicholas Bils was fatally shot by a San Diego police officer while he was fleeing police custody. Bils-who has a history of severe mental illness-was unarmed when police officers gave chase. On Monday, prosecutors announced that the officer who shot and killed Bils has been arrested and charged...

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