A Chicago police officer faces two felony charges for shooting an unarmed man in the back at a busy subway station last year.
Officer Melvina Bogard surrendered to investigators Thursday after the Cook County State’s Attorney filed charges of felony aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
Bogard and officer Bernard Butler were trying to arrest Ariel Roman for allegedly moving in between train cars.
Roman was shot after a struggle at the bottom of the subway station’s escalator.
After the incident, the Police Superintendent said the two officers should be fired for “violating multiple department policies.”
Bogard and Butler were stripped of their police powers in 2020 and placed on desk duty.
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Bogard was released on her own recognizance. Her next hearing is on August 18th. If convicted, she faces up to 30 years in prison.
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