Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard has charged Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer who fired fatal shots at Rayshard Brooks, with felony murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Howard also noted that during the 41-minute encounter with Brooks, the officers never informed him that he was under arrest for driving under the influence, which is a breach of Atlanta Police Department policy.
The Family Responds
Rayshard Brooks’ family and attorneys gathered for a news conference after Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard brought formal charges against the Atlanta police officers who killed him after he fell asleep in a Wendy’s drive thru on June 12.
Garrett Rolfe, who shot and killed Brooks, faces 11 charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage to property, and violation of oath by a public officer.
The second officer at the scene, Devin Brosnan, faces three charges, including aggravated assault for standing or stepping on Mr. Brooks' shoulder after he was shot, Fulton County DA says.
