DC Cop Who Shot Unarmed Black Man Should Be Fired: MPD

WASHINGTON, DC -- The police officer who fatally shot Terrence Sterling violated policy and should be fired, the Metropolitan Police Department's Internal Review Board has ruled, according to numerous reports.

The board determined that Officer Brian Trainer violated department policy when he shot and killed Sterling, an unarmed black man who was riding a motorcycle in Northeast on Sept. 11, 2016. The board determined that Trainer was not justified in opening fire on 31-year-old Sterling and shooting him in the back after he had been reported riding recklessly.

As a result of their determination, the board recommended that Trainer be fired. He can appeal the decision.

Trainer won't face criminal charges, as the U.S. Attorney's Office argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Trainer used unreasonable force or wasn't acting in self-defense.

Sterling allegedly intentionally drove his motorcycle into the door of the police cruiser that was chasing him, although some witnesses said he couldn't avoid the collision. The officer's body camera was switched off before the incident.

Sterling allegedly was seen driving at speeds of around 100 miles per hour and running red lights in the District.

#BREAKING: An MPD Internal Review Board has determined that Officer Brian Trainer broke policy when he fatally shot Terrence Sterling, therefore the board has recommended he should be terminated. Officer Trainer can appeal this decision. pic.twitter.com/mPmO8yk1MT
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