Alabama police officer stayed on payroll for two months after murder conviction

William Darby, who was convicted of shooting dead a suicidal man in May, has now resigned from Huntsville police

An Alabama police officer who remained on his city’s payroll for two months after being convicted of murder has resigned from the Huntsville police department.

Officer William Darby left of his own accord, the city told WAAY-TV on Friday. He had been on paid leave since his 7 May conviction for shooting a suicidal man who was holding a gun to his own head.

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