The jury in the manslaughter trial of Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby has announced its verdict.

The jury in the manslaughter trial of Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby has announced its verdict. The jury found Shelby not guilty. Jury deliberations began Wednesday afternoon. Shelby is charged with killing Terence Crutcher in September. Shelby said she feared for her life and she shot Crutcher because she thought he was reaching for a gun that was in his SUV which broke down on a Tulsa street. Crutcher did not have a gun. Defense attorneys said Crutcher ignored Shelby's commands. Prosecutors said Crutcher did not make any aggressive moves. Shelby testified during the trial.

The jury in the manslaughter trial of Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby has announced its verdict.

The jury found Shelby not guilty.

Jury deliberations began Wednesday afternoon. Shelby is charged with killing Terence Crutcher in September.

Shelby said she feared for her life and she shot Crutcher because she thought he was reaching for a gun that was in his SUV which broke down on a Tulsa street. Crutcher did not have a gun.

Defense attorneys said Crutcher ignored Shelby's commands.

Prosecutors said Crutcher did not make any aggressive moves.

Shelby testified during the trial.