http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/michael-slager-death-penalty_n_7058514.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&ir=Politics

Michael Slager won't face death penalty if convicted in fatal shooting of walter scott

"A white South Carolina patrolman charged with murder for shooting a black man in the back as he fled after a traffic stop will not face the death penalty if convicted, a prosecutor said on Monday."

Slager was being held in Charleston County jail. If convicted with face 30 years. 

Slager was heard telling the other officer he didn't know why the man was running away according to the camera on the police car. 

"I don't understand why he took off like that," Slager said. "I don't understand why he'd run."

August 2014 Slager used excessive force while stopping traffic in North Charleston. Filed April 10th by Julius the same day of the 50 year old mans death. 

Wilson says Slager and two other officers pulled him from his vehicle, restrained him face-down on the pavement and Slager fired a stun gun into his back.