JUST IN: Jury finds former South Florida police officer Nouman Raja guilty in the fatal shooting of Corey Jones, whose vehicle had broken down. Raja was working for the Palm Beach Gardens police when he shot and killed Jones in 2015.
Nouman Raja was working for the Palm Beach Gardens police when he shot and killed Corey Jones, 31, on October 18, 2015. He was convicted on two counts -- manslaughter while armed with a firearm and attempted first-degree murder -- in Palm Beach County court. He'll be sentenced April 26.Jones was a drummer who had just played a gig and was heading home when his car broke down around midnight.
, Raja -- who was on duty but was wearing civilian clothing and driving an unmarked car -- pulled up to check out what he thought was an abandoned vehicle, Palm Beach Gardens Police Chief Stephen Stepp said in November 2015.Jones had a gun, and a confrontation ensued, with Raja shooting Jones, Stepp said.Read MoreJones, who was black, possessed his gun legally and had a concealed carry permit, Crump said. He never fired his weapon, the attorney added.
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