TACOMA - Three Tacoma police officers charged in the killing of Manuel Ellis are free on bond thanks to a local businessman. "Being the fact that they were veterans, highly decorated veterans, I wasn’t about to see them sit in jail over Memorial Day weekend," said Josh Harris, the man who bailed out the officers. "We’re blessed.
I had the funds available to do it. I know several people have offered to step up and reimburse me and if that happens great, but that’s not the intention."The state made history when it brought charges against the officers.