Atatiana Jefferson honored by Fort Worth community 5 years after shooting

Saturday marks five years since Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed by former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean. The community joined together to honor Jefferson's life and legacy with their annual “Tay Day" parade.

Aaron Dean's manslaughter appeal will not be heard by Supreme Court

Aaron Dean shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson through the window of her mother's home in 2019. The former Fort Worth police officer is currently served a nearly 12 year sentence for manslaughter.

Aaron Dean asks Court of Criminal Appeals to review case

The former Fort Worth police officer convicted of killing Atatiana Jefferson wants the Court of Criminal Appeals to review his case.

Aaron Dean appeals manslaughter conviction for Atatiana Jefferson's killing

Former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean's lawyers say he never should have been tried in Tarrant County because of overwhelming media attention on the case.

Fort Worth City Council approves $3.5 million settlement for Atatiana Jefferson's nephew

In 2019, former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson inside her mother’s home while she was babysitting her young nephew, Zion Carr.

Appeal for Aaron Dean's manslaughter conviction set to be heard in December

Former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean, who was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Atatiana Jefferson, will be in court next month to appeal his conviction.

Aaron Dean’s defense lawyer claims judge made mistakes

The former Fort Worth police officer who was found guilty in a deadly shooting now claims the judge in his trial mishandled the case.

Aaron Dean’s lawyers file request for new trial

Lawyers are asking for a new trial for a former Fort Worth police officer convicted of manslaughter.

Fort Worth renames rec center after Atatiana Jefferson

The vote came as a bit of a surprise Tuesday night. The agenda only called for a city council member to propose changing the name of the Hillside Community Center in Jefferson's name. But he pushed the council to vote, despite some opposition from people who live in the area.

Atatiana Jefferson's sister is gravely ill, family attorney says

Faith leaders in Fort Worth say one of Atatiana Jefferson’s sisters, 11-year-old Zion Carr's mom, has been told she has just days to live.

Aaron Dean Trial: Atatiana Jefferson’s family relieved with sentencing, but say ‘fight is not over’

Ashley Carr, Atatiana's sister, said she wanted the murder charge but is relieved with a stiff sentence for manslaughter. However, she says the fight is not over. She and her attorney say they'll continue to pursue federal and civil charges against Dean.

Aaron Dean Trial: Jury deliberations over former Fort Worth officer's sentence to continue Tuesday

The jury began deliberating Aaron Dean punishment just after 10 a.m. following closing arguments from the prosecution and defense on Monday morning. In the evening, the jurors requested to stop discussions and go into sequester.

Aaron Dean trial: Jury expected to start deliberating sentence Monday

The sentencing phase for former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean, who was found guilty of manslaughter for the 2019 killing of Atatiana Jefferson last week, will continue on Monday.