Memphis officer who shot, killed Darrius Stewart retires
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – The mayor’s office says a Memphis police officer who was cleared of criminal charges in the shooting death of a 19-year-old man has retired.
In a statement released Thursday, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s office said Officer Connor Schilling’s retirement is effective Friday. Chief Legal Officer Bruce McMullen said the retirement was granted by the city’s pension board, based on the recommendation of two doctors.
Authorities said Schilling shot Darrius Stewart as they fought when the officer tried to arrest the teen on two active warrants during a July 17 traffic stop.
Schilling, who is white, was not charged with any crime by a grand jury despite a recommendation from the district attorney. Stewart was black.
The shooting is being reviewed by the U.S. Justice Department.
