I support the decision by an Arizona jury to acquit former police officer, Philip Brailsford, on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter.

While serving as an officer with the Mesa police department in January 2016, Philip Brailsford shot and killed an unarmed Daniel Shaver, as the latter attempted to surrender inside a hotel. Brailsford’s police body camera recorded the incident and as such, many have reacted with outrage to the jury’s decision. I believe the totality of the facts explains why Brailsford was acquitted.