NJ Cop Charged with Manslaughter for Shooting 911 Caller
A New Jersey police officer has been indicted on a manslaughter charge for fatally shooting a homeowner who called 911 to report two burglars. The officer, Salvatore Oldrati, shot Charles Sharp III several times in his front yard, killing him. Sharp had called 911 about two burglars behind his home, one of whom he reported had a handgun. A replica .45 caliber gun was found near Sharp after the shooting. Oldrati could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.