MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mesquite police officer accused of shooting Lyndo Jones on November 8th has been fired, according to a press release late Wednesday.
Mesquite Chief Charles Cato, issued the following statement regarding Wiley’s employment:
“Earlier today, I received the results and recommendations of our internal affairs panel concerning the November 8th officer involved shooting. Based upon the facts and recommendations presented to me, I made the decision to place Officer Derick Wiley on indefinite suspension. This is a term used for civil service employees, but it effectively means Officer Wiley’s employment has been terminated. Our internal investigation revealed that Officer Wiley violated department policy.We will not be making any additional comments until the Dallas County Grand Jury completes its process.”
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Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson said in a statement that she will “vigorously prosecute” the individuals involved in the shooting of 31-year-old Lyndo Jones in Mesquite if a grand jury hands down any indictments.
Jones was shot twice earlier this month, after officers responded to a possible car burglary call before police confirmed that the truck he was in belonged to him.
Investigators said he was shot by Officer Derick Wiley, a 10-year veteran of the force.
Jones’ attorneys have seen the dashcam footage in the incident and are demanding that it be released to the public.
Johnson issued a statement on Monday stating that her office is committed to seeking justice.
“I am committed to seeking what is right and fair, and that includes a thorough and thoughtful investigation of each case based on its individual facts and circumstances. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office has the responsibility to get it right. We must review all of the facts as a whole prior to determining how to properly proceed. Sometimes those facts are not immediately available. If the Grand Jury determines that criminal charges are merited, this office will vigorously prosecute those individuals responsible to the fullest extent of the law.”
Jones currently back in the hospital for possible pneumonia and infection from injuries suffered during the shooting.
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