Atlanta cop who shot Rayshard Brooks had been reported TWELVE TIMES for misconduct - including once for excessive use of force with a gun

The cop who shot Rayshard Brooks had received 12 complaints from the public for his conduct, including one alleging excessive use of force, before he killed the unarmed 27-year-old. 

Garrett Rolfe, a six-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department, shot and killed Brooks in the parking lot of a Wendy's on June 12. He has been fired and is now waiting to find out if he will be charged over Brooks' killing. 

Disciplinary records obtained by The Atlanta Journal Constitution reveal he was reported in 2017 for excessive use of force with a gun and received a reprimand, but it's unclear what exactly happened to prompt the complaint. 

Of the 12 complaints against him, the police department dismissed nine. The others included five vehicle accidents, four citizen complaints and a firearm discharge in August 2015. 

Garrett Rolfe, a six-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department, shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in the parking lot of a Wendy's on June 12
Garrett Rolfe, a six-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department, shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in the parking lot of a Wendy's on June 12

Garrett Rolfe, a six-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department, shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in the parking lot of a Wendy's on June 12

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Atlanta cop who shot Rayshard Brooks had several complaints against him

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