In 2023, Officer Mac Marquette of the Mobile Police Department was charged with murder for fatally shooting Steve Perkins during the recovery of his truck. Marquette’s attorneys argue that Perkins pointed a weapon at the officer, justifying the use of deadly force. A video of the incident shows Marquette firing nearly 20 times, leading to public protests in Decatur. The murder trial is set to proceed following a court ruling. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/96d72bc3652a15205fc8cb5724704156?utm_source=openai))
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