WATCH ABOVE: Video of 38-year-old James Boyd being shot and killed by Albuquerque police. WARNING: This is graphic content and is not suitable for all viewers.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Two police officers will face second-degree murder charges in last year’s shooting death of a homeless man near a tent where he had been camping.
Authorities said Monday they will pursue charges against Keith Sandy and Dominique Perez that could land each officer 15 years in prison.
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Both officers have denied wrongdoing in the case.
The shooting death of the homeless man James Boyd sparked angry demonstrations, with protesters calling for reforms following several police shootings.
Authorities later said Boyd was schizophrenic and had not received proper treatment. He was shot during a March 2014 standoff.
Video of the shooting showed Boyd appearing to surrender before Perez and Sandy opened fire.
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