Authorities say a Phoenix policeman has been fired in connection with the fatal shooting of a man who was throwing baseball-sized rocks at officers and patrol cars. The 2022 incident wound up costing Phoenix $5.5 million as the city settled a legal claim brought by Ali Osman's family last November.
PHOENIX — A Phoenix policeman has been fired in connection with the fatal shooting of a man who was throwing baseball-sized rocks at officers and patrol cars, authorities said.
Police officials announced Wednesday that Officer Jesse Johnson’s behavior in the shooting was determined to be inconsistent with department policy. However, police didn’t immediately provide details on the policy violation. A call to the police union seeking contact information for Johnson wasn’t immediately returned Thursday.
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