Virginia jury recommends 30-year prison sentence for former security guard who in 2017 fatally shot a Chinese immigrant who was out playing Pokemon Go.
Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Lori Galbraith said in her opening statement that Cromwell knew of Chen, who lived in River Walk, and had “stalked” him in the past while he was playing Pokemon Go,On the night of the shooting, Cromwell, who was employed by Citywide Protection Services, had stopped one of Chen’s roommates, who was also out playing Pokemon Go, and escorted him home, Galbraith said, according to the newspaper.
Cromwell’s defense argued Chen was trying to elude security because he knew there would be up to a $2,500 fine and a year in jail, having already been cited.on the night of the shooting, the former security guard said he went to investigate after seeing a minivan drive up in the area of the clubhouse, WAVY reported.
Cromwell said Chen shook his head no when he tried talking to him, then put his van in reverse and drove right at him. “I drew my firearm and was yelling ‘stop the car,' ‘stop the car,’” Cromwell told police, according to WAVY. “That’s when I started shooting and the first couple rounds went through the driver’s window.”Sacks claimed Cromwell’s use of force was justified, arguing that Chen used his van as a weapon when he drove it at Cromwell,
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