Vermont Trooper Walks Free in Garvey Shooting

Vermont’s Attorney General drops charges against the trooper who fatally shot Scott Garvey during a tense, four-hour standoff — a decision that deepens national concerns over police accountability, as no officer has ever faced criminal prosecution in Vermont’s 49 recorded shootings since 1977. Garvey, 55, was killed in his home after police mistakenly believed he was wielding a gun — it was actually a metal cane. His brother Shawn blames the escalation and the system’s failure to hold anyone accountable, while also criticizing the emotional and financial toll — including being billed nearly $2,000 for his brother’s remains — after over 350 days of waiting for justice. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53ec2258ecbd3fb9