We asked shoppers at a Peachtree City grocery store what they thought of the treatment that Police Chief William McCollom got after he shot his former wife – was it the same treatment that they could expect in a similar situation?
"Probably if he had been an average citizen, he would have been taken to jail and detained for questioning." – Rod Symons, 78, of Peachtree City
"I feel like so far they've gone by protocol." - Drew Spicer, 26, of Peachtree City
"He has connections." - Melba Brown, 60, of Peachtree City
"I think it's very likely he won't be a policeman again." – Graves Gillespie, 76, of Peachtree City
"He's a chief. It's irresponsible on his part." – Monica Edmondson, 41, Peachtree City
"He's not receiving any special treatment. He's resigned. It's up to the courts." Mary Karpiak, 55, Peachtree City
This quote comes from the district attorney of Fayette County:
"Although at the present time there appears to be no evidence to support felony charges due to the accidental nature of the shooting, we do believe that the evidence should be presented to a grand jury for the possible charge of reckless conduct since the chief took a loaded gun to bed with him after ingesting alcohol and sleep medications." – Scott Ballard, district attorney in Fayette County
Now it's your turn. Tell us in the comments section below if McCollom's treatment was not what other Peachtree City citizens could expect.
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