An off-duty Griffin police officer with seven kids, moonlighting for extra cash as Waffle House security.

You probably know the story of Officer Kevin Jordan, shot in the back and killed as he sought to arrest a young woman who had just flung the n-word at him, according to witnesses.

You probably know that the woman’s boyfriend has been charged with Jordan’s killing. And that, after seeing the officer shot, Jordan’s brother, who happened to be on the scene, shot the shooter.

What you didn't know is what staff writer Bill Torpy is reporting at myajc.com today. See today's installment of Bill Torpy at Large on our subscriber site.

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