Steve Perkins (2023)

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Overview

Investigation Video - Part 1
Investigation Video - Part 1

On September 29, 2023, Decatur Alabama Police Department officers Christopher Mukadam, Joey Williams, Vance Summers, and Mac Marquette responded to a report from a tow truck driver that Perkins had pulled a gun on him as he tried to repossess Perkins' vehicle.[1][2]

Police claim that Perkins pointed a handgun at them, prompting Marquette to shoot.

Perkins died at the hospital.[3]

The incident was captured on officers' body-worn cameras[4]

Marquette was placed on paid administrative leave.[5] The other officers were moved to administrative duties.[6]

On November 17, 2023, the department completed their internal investigation, concluding that policies were violated. The Mayor will determine any discipline.[6]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) opened an investigation.[6]

On December 7, 2023, Marquette and two other officers were fired, while a fourth was placed on unpaid suspension.[5][7]

On December 12, 2023, Perkins' family filed a lawsuit against the city, the officers, the towing company, and the bank.[8]

On December 26, 2023, the ALEA completed their investigation and turned their findings over to the county District Attorney.[9]

On January 5, 2024, a jury indicted Marquette for murder.[1]

Officers Involved


Public Comments

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Decatur officer indicted for murder in connection to death of Steve Perkins, WAFF, 2024-01-05
  2. ↑ Matthew King, Several shots heard in newly obtained footage of Decatur officer-involved shooting, 2023-10-05
  3. ↑ Man killed in Decatur officer involved shooting, family releases statement, WAFF', 2023-09-30
  4. ↑ Jess Grotjahn, ALEA denies Perkins family request for body cam footage and a neighbor's surveillance camera, WHNT, 2023-10-27
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Javon Williams, Three officers fired, one officer suspended in connection to Steve Perkins shooting death, WAFF, 2023-12-07
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Javon Williams, Decatur Police Chief: Officers who shot Steve Perkins violated policy, WAFF, 2023-11-18
  7. ↑ Jaide Timm-Garcia, Former Alabama police officer charged with murder in fatal shooting of a Black man outside his home, CNN, 2024-01-05
  8. ↑ Josiah Elmore, ‘Crippling to the City’: Perkins family files lawsuit, attorney names officers involved, WHNT, 2023-12-12
  9. ↑ Maggie Matteson, ALEA turns over ‘investigative file’ on Perkins shooting to Morgan County DA, WHNT, 2023-12-26

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