Delco Cops Charged In Fatal Football Game Shooting To Be Fired

SHARON HILL, PA — The three police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in connection with an August shooting that killed one and hurt three others are being fired.

Sharon Hill Borough's Council Thursday night held a vote on the employment of officers Devon Smith, 34, Sean Dolan, 25, and Brian Devaney, 41.

The three are accused of firing their guns toward the Academy Park football field after hearing gunshots on the 900 block of Coates Street as a football game let out the night of Aug. 27, 2021.

Authorities said they have determined that, beyond reasonable doubt, the three officers' gunfire struck and killed 8-year-old Fanta Bility and hurt three others.

At its meeting Thursday, the council voted 6 to 1 in favor of firing Smith, Dolan, and Devaney.

The three officers are charged with 12 criminal counts of manslaughter and reckless endangerment.

Smith, Dolan, and Devaney each had bail set at $500,000, unsecured. Preliminary hearings are scheduled for Jan. 27.

The council's decision Thursday was met with anger from residents in attendance, with one person asking how can they be fired before being convicted.

Other residents responded, saying innocent people were hurt and killed due to officers' actions.

Watch the council meeting here.