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.