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Fundraiser for Boston police officer charged in fatal shooting raises over $400,000
Summary
An online fundraiser for Boston police officer Nicholas O'Malley has raised about $414,000 while he faces a voluntary manslaughter charge in a March 11 shooting; he has pleaded not guilty.
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An online fundraiser for Boston police officer Nicholas O'Malley has raised about $414,000 to support him and his family. O'Malley has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after a March 11 shooting following a reported carjacking. He has pleaded not guilty.
Reported details:
- The GoFundMe page had raised approximately $414,000 as of Monday afternoon.
- Authorities said officers responded to a reported carjacking and that O'Malley fired during the encounter; the person struck later died.
- O'Malley, 33, is charged with voluntary manslaughter and has pleaded not guilty.
- Boston city councilors urged against rushing to judgment and some called for release of police bodycam footage; the officer's attorney was contacted, according to the report.
Summary:
The fundraiser has drawn substantial public financial support while criminal charges are pending. Undetermined at this time.
