Former Alabama police officer Mac Marquette, who was fired from the Decatur Police Department, is facing murder charges for firing more than a dozen rounds in less than two seconds, killing Black man Steve Perkins during a truck repossession in 2023. Marquette’s attorneys argued for immunity under the state’s “stand your ground” law, but a judge denied the motion and ordered a trial. The shooting occurred after the tow truck driver went to Perkins’ home to repossess a truck, and Perkins came out with a gun, prompting Marquette to fire his weapon. Marquette claimed he felt his life was in danger and fired in self-defense to protect the tow driver. However, the judge determined that officers were not allowed to be involved in the repossession as they did not have a court order, and there was no crime being committed at the time. The judge ruled that a jury should decide whether Marquette was at Perkins’ home to keep the peace. A trial date has been set for June 9. The incident raises questions about the use of deadly force and law enforcement’s involvement in civil matters such as repossessions.
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