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Roy Oliver (Police Officer)

Roy Oliver (Police Officer)

Roy Oliver (born February 6, 1984) is a former police officer for the Balch Springs Police Department. [5]He was with the department starting in 2011 but was fired due to the fatal shooting of Jordan Edwards. [6]

Death of Jordan Edwards

Jordan Edwards

Jordan Edwards

On the evening of April 29, 2017, a large party was taking place in Balch Springs, Texas. Police responded to the scene. When they arrived, gunfire went off and a vehicle caught their attention. Oliver then shot his rifle at the vehicle, shooting Jordan Edwards in the head. Edwards later died from his injuries. [5]

Although it was first reported that the vehicle was "aggressively backing towards the police officer's vehicle," the body cam footage contradicted Oliver's account.

Correcting his original statement, the Chief of Police said *"I unintentionally, incorrect yesterday when I said the vehicle was backing down the road.

In fact, according to the video that I viewed the vehicle was moving forward as the officer was approached."* At first, Oliver was just put on leave, but since has been terminated from his position.

He has a limited amount of time to appeal his termination.

[5]

Firing

On May 2, 2017, Officer Oliver was fired from the Balch Springs Police Department for violating department policies.

[10]

Charges

On May 5, 2017, Officer Oliver was charged with murder. [10]

References

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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comRoy Oliver
May 3, 2017, 3:56 AM
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Citation Linkinstagram.comRoy Oliver on Instagram
May 3, 2017, 3:58 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comRoy and his dog
May 3, 2017, 3:58 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comRoy and his son
May 3, 2017, 3:59 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comRoy smiling
May 3, 2017, 4:00 AM
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Citation Linkwtsp.comArticle about the incident
May 3, 2017, 4:01 AM
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Citation Linkcw33.comArticle about the incident
May 3, 2017, 4:04 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJordan Edwards
May 3, 2017, 4:18 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comRoy Oliver
May 3, 2017, 4:27 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comHis mugshot
May 6, 2017, 5:58 AM
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Citation Linkcbsnews.comCharged with murder
May 6, 2017, 5:58 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comOfficer Roy Oliver
May 6, 2017, 6:12 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSecond mugshot
May 6, 2017, 6:18 AM