Oklahoma Reserve Deputy, 73, Charged With Second-Degree Manslaughter in Stun-Gun Mix-Up: Tulsa DA
 

the family is filing suit against the department


The 73-year-old volunteer reserve deputy in Oklahoma who fatally shot a suspect in an incident that the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office called "inadvertent" has now been charged with second-degree manslaughter, the Tulsa County District Attorney's Office said today.

Reserve deputy Robert Bates shot and killed Eric Harris April 2 after the deputy allegedly mistook his handgun for a stun-gun, officials said.

"Mr. Bates is charged with Second-Degree Manslaughter involving culpable negligence. Oklahoma law defines culpable negligence as ?the omission to do something which a reasonably careful person would do, or the lack of the usual ordinary care and caution in the performance of an act usually and ordinarily exercised by a person under similar circumstances and conditions,? Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler said in a statement today.

"The defendant is presumed to be innocent under the law but we will be prepared to present evidence at future court hearings."

ABC News has been unable to reach Bates, and a message left at his daughter?s home has not been returned.

Oklahoma Reserve Deputy, 73, Charged With Second-Degree Manslaughter in Stun-Gun Mix-Up: Tulsa DA - ABC News

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yeah :( we do like the same teams. to fire a weapon without know what it is is pure stupidity :2 cents: :2 cents: when shot he had his arms behind his back.

I totally agree! I'm so fucking sick of these cops and their bullshit but what the hell is a 73 year old doing carrying a badge?? I saw a 70-80 yr old lady driving in 2 lanes and she could barely see over the dashboard today. I hate old people and so glad with my drinking I'll never get that old :2 cents:

People over 70 should not be allowed to drive let alone carry a gun and be a police officer. Fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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"Bates’ contributions include vehicles, firearms and stun guns, Clark said. The shooting was recorded via sunglasses cameras worn by police—items that Bates may have purchases himself."

Rich Peeps Cosplay as cops??

That deputy probably was watching the video below too much and 'got hot'

thanks for the news again you blabbering asshat