TEMPLE, Texas — The Bell County Grand Jury has indicted former Temple police officer Carmen DeCruz in one charge of manslaughter.
DeCruz was charged with manslaughter after Michael Dean was shot and killed on Dec. 2 during a traffic stop, according to District Attorney Henry Garza.
When Dean was killed, he was not carrying and did not display or use a weapon.
Carmen Decruz was later released on bond.
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