Many Geary police officers and two city council members resign

Geary, Oklahoma

Following the controversial death of an unarmed Black man in police custody, seven Geary police officers and two city council members have resigned. The man, whose name has not been released, was shot and killed by a Geary police officer on July 19 after he was reported to be acting erratically and possibly armed.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting. The officer who shot the man has been placed on administrative leave.

The resignations come amid mounting public anger over the shooting. Protests have been held in Geary and other Oklahoma cities, and there have been calls for the police chief and city manager to resign.

Resignations

The seven police officers who resigned include the police chief, assistant police chief, and five other officers. The two city council members who resigned are the mayor and vice mayor.

In a statement, the police chief said that he was resigning in order to "allow the city to heal." The assistant police chief said that he was resigning because he "could no longer serve under the current leadership." The other officers did not give reasons for their resignations.

The mayor and vice mayor said that they were resigning because they "felt that they could no longer effectively represent the citizens of Geary." They did not elaborate on their reasons for resigning.

Investigation

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is continuing to investigate the shooting. The agency has not released any information about the investigation, but it is expected to release a report within the next few weeks.

The shooting has raised questions about the use of force by police officers. The incident is the latest in a series of high-profile shootings of unarmed Black men by police officers in the United States.