Former Summerville Officer Charged with Murder Following Fatal Shooting at Chick-fil-A
Anthony DeLustro, a former NYPD officer, faces murder charges for the shooting of Michael O'Neal during a confrontation outside a South Carolina Chick-fil-A.
- Summerville Police Chief Douglas Wright addresses the community and media, emphasizing the department's commitment to transparency and impartiality in the wake of the incident.
- The fatal altercation occurred on March 20, 2024, when DeLustro allegedly shot O'Neal as he tried to flee in his vehicle.
- Witnesses and video evidence suggest DeLustro was the primary aggressor, leading to his arrest and charge of murder.
- DeLustro claimed self-defense, but investigations indicate he was the only one armed, undermining his claim.
- The Summerville Police Department has placed DeLustro on administrative leave and expressed sympathy for both families involved.