Ex-officer charged with murder of Steve Perkins, gunned down as truck repossessed in his driveway

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Perkins’ family says payments on the his truck were current, and the police have declined to say if Perkins was armed as initially reported.

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However, an attorney for Perkins’ family has said officers essentially ambushed Perkins as he came out of his home and that Perkins did not seem aware of their presence. The family said the truck payments were up to date, which is likely why he was disputing it being towed.

Anderson declined to answer questions about the evidence in the case, including whether Perkins had a weapon.

The fatal shooting has drawn regular protests in the north Alabama city. Protesters have carried signs reading “You could have knocked” and “We need answers.” Perkins is Black. The officer charged in his shooting is white.

Perkins’ family will be allowed to view the body camera footage from the night of the shooting, Anderson said.

Marquette was released on $30,000 bond, according to court records.

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