Officer Gurley was taking the unlit stairs at a housing complex when he shot in the head . Officer Peter Liang was arraigned Wednesday in Brooklyn Supreme Court for `` recklessly '' causing the death of Akai Gurley , according to court documents . Police have the officer involved with second - degree manslaughter , other charges . District attorney says he believes that not intentional , but innocent officer was killed .
Officer Gurley was taking the unlit stairs at a housing complex when he shot in the head . Police have the officer involved with second - degree manslaughter , other charges . District attorney says he believes that not intentional , but innocent officer was killed .