Queens Grand Jury Continues Deliberations

WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

A Queens grand jury has heard from 4 of the 5 officers who fired a total of 50 shots, killing Sean Bell and wounding 2 other men in November. Detective Marc Cooper testified for 2 hours yesterday, followed by Officer Gescard Isnora.

Michael Oliver, who reloaded and fired 31 shots, is due to testify tomorrow. On Monday, the grand jury heard from Detective Paul Headley and Officer Michael Carey.

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