New Orleans Cops Convicted in Death of Henry Glover
A former New Orleans police officer has been convicted of fatally shooting an African American man shortly after Hurricane Katrina. The officer, David Warren, was convicted of shooting 31-year-old Henry Glover with an assault rifle.
Another officer was convicted of burning Glover’s body after he bled to death in the backseat of a car. A third officer was also convicted for writing a false report to cover up the crime. Glover’s death was first detailed by investigative journalist A.C. Thompson of ProPublica.
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A former New Orleans police officer has been convicted of fatally shooting an African American man shortly after Hurricane Katrina. The officer, David Warren, was convicted of shooting 31-year-old Henry Glover with an assault rifle.
Another officer was convicted of burning Glover’s body after he bled to death in the backseat of a car. A third officer was also convicted for writing a false report to cover up the crime. Glover’s death was first detailed by investigative journalist A.C. Thompson of ProPublica.
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