LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department announced that police officer Johvoni McClendon, who is facing a felony charge after he shot a man on September 30, has now been terminated from his job.
At around 2 a.m., LRPD officers were chasing a car around Mabelvale Pike when they lost track of it. During their search, they saw a truck circling the area.
Officers then approached the truck and asked the driver to get out.
Police said that the driver was following the commands, but then the passenger climbed into the driver's side and attempted to flee.
That's when Officer Johvoni McClendon shot the man who was driving.
"The body-worn camera video and in-car video cameras were reviewed by command staff and myself. There's no doubt the actions of Officer McClendon are outside the department's policy related to the use of deadly force," LRPD Chief Helton described.
The man who was shot is expected to live.
Due to McClendon's actions, he faces criminal charges. He is being charged with felony first degree battery and misdemeanor first degree assault.
He has pleaded not guilty to both charges.
During an LRPD administrative hearing, they decided to terminate McClendon as of October 11.
They also said that the incident regarding the discharge of a service weapon while on duty continues, and that his actions violated LRPD policy. All the appropriate steps for his termination have been completed.
