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Black woman shot dead in her Texas home by white police officer, leading to his resignation and possible charges looming

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A white police officer in Texas who shot and killed a black woman in her own home over the weekend has resigned from his job, and many are calling for charges to be brought against the man.

On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, the Fort Worth Police Department responded to a call for service that resulted in the loss of a life. That agency says “all evidence, witness statements, body camera footage, and any other available evidence is being collected and collated to ultimately be presented to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office to determine the final outcome.”

Near 2:25 AM, Fort Worth Police Central Division officers responded to a call for service in the 1200 block of E. Allen Ave. Details stated the front door to the residence was open. Responding officers searched the perimeter of the house and observed a person standing inside the residence near a window. Perceiving a threat, the officer – Aaron Dean – drew his duty weapon and fired one shot striking the person inside the residence. Officers entered the residence locating the individual and a firearm and began providing emergency medical care.

The individual – Atatiana Jefferson, a black female who resides at the residence – succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The officer, Aaron Dean, has been with the department since April of 2018, and has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome the critical police incident investigation. The Fort Worth Police Major Case unit, Internal Affairs unit and the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Law Enforcement Incident Team were notified and made the scene to conduct their aspect of the investigation to ensure all information and evidence was captured and preserved.

The Fort Worth Police Department released available body camera footage after the incident.

Aaron Dean has reportedly quit his job as a Fort Worth police officer. At a press conference today, the chief of police, Ed Kraus, said Dean could face criminal charges as well as possible civil rights violations.

“Had the officer not resigned, I would have fired him for violations for several policies, including our use of force policy, our de-escalation policy and unprofessional conduct,” Kraus said.

Jefferson was home babysitting a child that night as a neighbor called police due to the open front door.

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