Tag: Jeronimo Yanez

Cop acquitted in black man’s shooting leaves Minnesota police force

CHICAGO, United States (AFP) – The Minnesota police officer acquitted in the fatal shooting of black motorist Philando Castile has quit the force, officials said Monday. Jeronimo Yanez, 29, was found not guilty of manslaughter last month for shooting the 32-year-old Castile during a traffic stop last year, after the driver informed the officer that he was carrying a gun for which he had a legal permit. The death of Philando Castile — one in […]