Four months after Trayvon Martin shooting, Sanford police chief fired

 

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee (right), who came under fire for his department's handling of the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin, has been fired, City Manager Norton Bonaparte announced in statement on Wednesday evening.

“After much thoughtful discussion and deep consideration for the issues facing the City of Sanford, I have determined the Police Chief needs to have the trust and respect of the elected officials and the confidence of the entire community," Bonaparte said. "We need to move forward with a police chief that all the citizens of Sanford can support.”

Lee’s ouster marks the latest step in a several-month saga at Sanford's City Hall. The police chief came under intense scrutiny in the weeks following Martin's death on Feb. 26. in a gated community here.
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