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Boston Officer Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting

3/24/2026

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Boston Police Officer Nicholas O'Malley faces voluntary manslaughter charges in the March 11 fatal shooting of Stephenson King.
Supporters have raised over $400,000 through a GoFundMe campaign.
O'Malley, 33, pleaded not guilty.
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said there was probable cause for the charge.
Body camera footage indicated the deadly force may not have been justified, prompting calls to release the footage for transparency.

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Boston Police Officer Nicholas O'Malley faces voluntary manslaughter charges in the March 11 fatal shooting of Stephenson King.
Supporters have raised over $400,000 through a GoFundMe campaign.
O'Malley, 33, pleaded not guilty.
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said there was probable cause for the charge.
Body camera footage indicated the deadly force may not have been justified, prompting calls to release the footage for transparency.