Jesse Johnson fired for excessive force in 2022 shooting of Ali Osman.

Phoenix Police Department fired officer Jesse Johnson for using excessive force in a 2022 shooting. Johnson shot and killed Ali Osman, who was throwing rocks at police patrol cars. The department deemed the shooting "out-of-policy," and Johnson can appeal the decision. Interim Chief Michael Sullivan determined that body camera footage of the incident showed Johnson was not following standard procedures.

April 11, 2024
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