Cop Who Killed Rayshard Brooks Arrested for Choking Black Employee in Atlanta Bar

The Atlanta police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black man in 2020, Garrett Rolfe, has recently been arrested on assault charges following a bar altercation in Midtown Atlanta. Rolfe entered Fulton County Jail on July 30, facing a simple assault charge linked to a dispute at X Midtown on Piedmont Avenue in June. According to reports, the incident transpired at 1:20 a.m. on June 29, when Rolfe, off duty with a friend, became involved after his companion took a photo of a bartender amid a pricing dispute. Tensions escalated when the bartender’s girlfriend demanded the image be deleted. Rolfe claimed that he was physically confronted, alleging he was shoved against a wall and choked. He asserted he acted in self-defense. In contrast, the bar employee accused Rolfe of instigating the fight. The incident led to Rolfe being put on administrative leave with ongoing investigations. X Midtown's owner supported the charges against Rolfe, emphasizing the need for accountability in law enforcement. (Photo: YouTube screenshot/11 Alive)