MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Henry Williams stood on the courthouse steps fighting back tears for his son Darrius.
“I look at him every day. He’s gone; he ain’t even lived his life yet,” said Williams.
A dream team of attorneys stood with him admitting their shock at a Grand Jury decision that there was not enough evidence to bring to trial MPD Officer Connor Schilling in Stewart’s death.
“We’re heartbroken for a second time, on today. It’s this 6-man teams obligation to make sure they’re not heartbroken a third time,” said Carlos Moore, attorney for the family.
They demanded an investigation by the department of justice and swift action from city leaders.
They said where the courts failed, the city needs to step in.
“This man should not be a paid employee of the City of Memphis. We ask the city, mayor, police director to immediately terminate the employment of Connor Schilling,” said John Perry, family attorney.
Schilling and Stewart fought on the lawn of a church after the officer tried to arrest the teen.
Questions were raised about Schilling running a background check on Stewart, who was a passenger during a traffic stop.
State Rep. G A Hardaway said the investigation into Schilling’s acts that night needs an overhaul.
“We’re moving ahead with a bill to give TBI original jurisdiction so you wouldn’t have the days lost,” said Hardaway.
For Stewart’s father it comes too late.
“It just hurts to wake up and hear your son got killed by a cop they’re supposed to protect you not kill you,” said Williams.