Trending Now - Family Seeks Transparency as Officer Charged With Manslaughter

WHO:

ABC News - The family of Stephenson King, Jr., a 39-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by a Boston police officer.

ABC News - Stephenson King, Sr., the father of Stephenson King, Jr., a retired law enforcement officer.

ABC News - Ben Crump, the family attorney representing King’s family.

ABC News - Nicholas O'Malley, the former Boston police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter.

ABC News - Kevin Hayden, Suffolk County District Attorney.

ABC News - Michael Cox, Boston Police Commissioner.

Boston.com News - The family of Stephenson King Jr.

WHAT:

ABC News - Nicholas O'Malley faces a voluntary manslaughter charge after firing three shots at Stephenson King, Jr.

ABC News - O'Malley pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on March 19, 2026.

ABC News - King was pursued by police as a suspect in an unarmed carjacking incident.

ABC News - O'Malley fired at King as he attempted to drive away, striking him three times and resulting in his death.

ABC News - The Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission suspended O'Malley's law enforcement certification on March 19, 2026.

ABC News - A probable cause hearing for O'Malley is scheduled for May 21, 2026.

WHERE:

ABC News - The incident occurred in Boston, Massachusetts.

WHEN:

ABC News - The shooting incident involving Stephenson King, Jr. occurred on March 11, 2026.

ABC News - O'Malley was arraigned on March 19, 2026.

ABC News - The charges against O'Malley were announced by Kevin Hayden on March 19, 2026.

ABC News - The statement from the Boston Police Department was made following O'Malley's arrest on March 21, 2026.

WHY:

ABC News - The family of Stephenson King, Jr. is calling for the release of body camera footage to reveal the truth about the incident.

ABC News - Kevin Hayden stated that releasing the body camera footage could compromise the ongoing investigation and future prosecution.

HOW:

ABC News - O'Malley fired through the driver's side of King’s vehicle, which is prohibited under Massachusetts law and Boston Police Department procedures unless in limited circumstances.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 05:42 UTC)

Nicholas O'Malley, a former Boston police officer, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for the shooting death of 39-year-old Stephenson King, Jr., who was pursued by police as a suspect in an unarmed carjacking incident March 11th. O'Malley, who pleaded not guilty during his arraignment March 19th, fired three shots through the driver's side of King’s vehicle, an action that is prohibited under Massachusetts law and Boston Police Department procedures. The family of King is demanding the release of body camera footage to clarify the events, but Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden has expressed concerns that doing so could jeopardize the ongoing investigation and future prosecution.