Oliver Simmonds

Oliver Simmonds is a former Atlanta police officer who gained media attention after being acquitted in a high-profile trial regarding a fatal shooting that occurred in 2019. He was involved in an incident where he shot 18-year-old D'Ettrick Griffin, who had attempted to steal his unmarked police vehicle. Following his acquittal in September 2023, the Atlanta City Council approved a $1.4 million settlement for Simmonds.