Kroger security guard indicted on second-degree murder charge
The indictment follows a second-degree murder charge filed in August against Gregory Livingston.
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The indictment follows a second-degree murder charge filed in August against Gregory Livingston.
Grand jury will determine whether second-degree murder charges will go forward, or whether different charges should be applied.
Shelby County General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi’s order barring representatives from either side in the proceedings to release the footage is set to expire Tuesday, when the accused will sit for a preliminary hearing.
Judge cites need to “protect the right of the accused to a fair and impartial preliminary hearing” and to “promote public trust in the integrity of the criminal justice system.”
There are 3,886 licensed armed security officers operating in Shelby County, meaning there are more armed guards than Memphis Police Department officers and Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies combined.Related story:
Shelby County General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi has issued a temporary restraining order that stops the state from releasing video in the fatal shooting of Alvin Motley Jr.
The call came during a memorial service in Memphis for Alvin Motley Jr., whose family has seen video of the fatal shooting.
Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich said Thursday, Aug. 12, she is recusing her office from the investigation into a fatal shooting at a Kroger gas station because of a possible conflict of interest.
Without question, this is another senseless shooting death that could have been avoided in a number of ways.
“Alvin Motley had a right to exist, pump gas and play his music because this is America, and nobody has the right to kill a young Black man for playing music,” says civil rights attorney.
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