Fort Worth officer faces removal after controversial shooting incident

In Fort Worth, a police officer named William Martin is facing scrutiny following a shooting incident that occurred while he was off duty. The incident took place after Martin was involved in a hit-and-run on I-35W, where he claimed the driver of the other vehicle did not stop. After pursuing the driver to Morningside Drive, Martin alleged that the driver attempted to ram him with their truck, prompting him to fire multiple shots. The driver was hospitalized but is expected to recover. This is not the first time Martin has been in the spotlight for controversial actions. In 2016, he was recorded using excessive force against Jacqueline Craig, who had called 911 for help regarding an attack on her child. Although Martin was suspended for ten days, he retained his position within the Fort Worth Police Department. Craig later sued the city and was awarded $150,000 after a federal appeals court ruled that Martin had qualified immunity. Community members expressed their concerns during a recent city council meeting, calling for Martin's removal from the police force. Many speakers voiced their belief that he poses a danger to society and should not remain employed as a police officer. Following the shooting incident, Martin has been placed on administrative leave, with his badge and gun confiscated while the investigation is ongoing. The Fort Worth Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into the shooting, and CBS News Texas is working to gather more information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether the other driver was armed.