Everett Officer Exonerated In Murder Trial

Meade had shot Niles Meservey a year ago in a parking lot of a restaurant as he was behind the wheel of a Corvette. Meade testified that he feared for his life as Meservey backed toward him and fired eight shots.

Everett (Wash.) Police officer Troy Meade has been acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges involving his shooting of a drunk driver, the Seattle Times reports.

Meade had shot Niles Meservey a year ago in a parking lot of a restaurant as he was behind the wheel of a Corvette. Meade testified that he feared for his life as Meservey backed toward him and fired eight shots.

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