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Family Wants DeKalb Officer Fired After Shooting That Killed Decatur Man In His Home

Matthew Zadok Williams died in his Decatur home after being shot several times by DeKalb police.

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Family of Matthew Zadok Williams are demanding that the DeKalb police officer responsible for his death be removed from the force.
Family of Matthew Zadok Williams are demanding that the DeKalb police officer responsible for his death be removed from the force. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

DECATUR, GA — After a Decatur man was fatally shot in his home last year, family members are still demanding the police officer be fired, reported WSB-TV.

In April, 2021, Matthew Zadok Williams died in his Decatur home after he was shot several times. Family tells WSB they want Sgt. Devon Perry off the force.

Body camera footage obtained by WSB reveals that DeKalb police warned one another about their requirement to request medical attention, but they didn’t for more than an hour.

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