Chicago cop fired after Facebook posts on Ferguson shooting
theGRIO REPORT - A member of the Elgin Police department in suburban Chicago was fired Monday because of Facebook posts he allegedly made regarding the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
A member of the Elgin Police department in suburban Chicago was fired Monday because of Facebook posts he allegedly made regarding the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
Jason Lentz, a 17-year veteran, allegedly posted that Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who shot and killed the unarmed 18-year-old, “did society a favor,” according to NBC Chicago.
Local police Chief Jeffrey Swoboda spoke about the dismissal, explaining that the officer was fired after his recent conduct, which would “undermine the credibility of the city or employees.”
Brown’s death sparked weeks of unrest in Ferguson and protests nationwide.
Lentz was the first police officer to be placed on administrative leave after investigation into his actions last month. This is not the first time he has been stripped of police powers; he has had them stripped three times already prior to this incident.
