Former Police Officer Roy Oliver Sentenced To 15 Years For Murder Of Teen

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  • 6 years ago
Former police officer Roy Oliver has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of Jordan Edwards.

He shot the 15-year-old in the head during a call out about underage drinking.

It is rare for a police officer to be convicted of murder.

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