"This conviction illustrates the consequences officers face when they recklessly open fire on someone who is unarmed and running away from them. While a jury was not able to reach a unanimous verdict on guilt, this plea affirms that using deadly force was not justified, and it was a criminal act."
"Salvador Murillo, 44, stood trial in November on multiple counts of assault by a peace officer and assault with a deadly weapon, but a mistrial was declared after three days of deliberation when the jury pool announced they were deadlocked. The panel was leaning toward convicting Murillo on all charges in connection with the incident, which saw the now former detective fire a volley of bullets at a fleeing suspect, Nicholas Carrillo, severing his spine."
"During a Feb. 23 hearing, he was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to give up his right to serve as a police officer in California after pleading to two counts of assault by an officer. Murillo must also complete 200 hours of community service and pay restitution to Carrillo's family."
Salvador Murillo, a former Whittier police officer, reached a plea agreement after shooting unarmed suspect Nicholas Carrillo in 2020, severing his spine and leaving him paralyzed. Murillo initially stood trial in November on multiple assault charges, but the jury deadlocked after three days of deliberation, leaning toward conviction. Under the plea deal finalized in February, Murillo pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by a peace officer. He received one year of probation, must complete 200 hours of community service, pay restitution to Carrillo's family, and permanently surrendered his right to serve as a police officer in California. The district attorney emphasized the conviction demonstrates consequences for reckless use of deadly force against unarmed individuals.
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