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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maya Yang and agency

Philadelphia police change narrative in killing of Eddie Irizarry by officers

Eddie Irizarry’s father, far left, is comforted by family members as he kneels at a memorial for his son.
Eddie Irizarry’s father, far left, is comforted by family members as he kneels at a memorial for his son. Photograph: Jessica Griffin/AP

Philadelphia’s police commissioner said on Wednesday that a police officer who shot and killed a driver who was sitting in his car last week in north Philadelphia is being suspended and will be fired.

Danielle Outlaw said that officer Mark Dial will be suspended with intent to dismiss him in 30 days for refusing to cooperate in the investigation of the 14 August shooting death of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry.

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