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Officer Charged With Manslaughter for Fatally Shooting Homeowner Who Called 911

  • Charles Frederick Sharp III called 911 to report intruders in his yard and was shot by responding police officer Salvatore Oldrati while still on the phone.
  • Oldrati has been charged with manslaughter for the shooting of Sharp, who was pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • A replica gun was found near Sharp's body, but Oldrati gave no commands or warnings before opening fire according to investigators.
  • Oldrati faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter.
  • The shooting is at least the second by New Jersey police this year to result in criminal charges.
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