Devon Perry

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Service Record

DeKalb County Georgia Police Department

Main article: DeKalb County Georgia Police Department
Rank Officer, Sergeant
Dates of Service Hired approximately 2010[1]
Last Known Status Active

Commendations

2013 Meritorious Service Award

Perry received the award during a police ceremony.[1]

2014 Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery

On December 12, 2014, Officer Perry and several other officers responded to a home invasion armed robbery. Perry was struck in the leg by one of the suspect’s rounds. Perry and others returned fire, striking the suspect but not stopping him. A second suspect was arrested at the scene, and the first suspect was captured a few hours later.[2]

Incident Reports

2021 Death of Matthew Zadok Williams

Main article: Matthew Zadok Williams (2021)

Response Timeline

On June 28, 2022, the District Attorney announced that they would not file charges against Perry, saying that there was "no criminal culpability" and the shooting was "justified".[3] ‎

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Andrew Cauthen, DeKalb Police Officers Promoted, Honored, The Champion, 2013-08-22
  2. ↑ Officers Devon Perry, Jonathan Lewis, Noel Collver, Eduardo Espinoza, and Tony Luong, US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 2014
  3. ↑ DeKalb County cop will not face charges in death of Matthew Zadok Williams, 2022-06-28

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