BRYAN, Texas - The police officer who shot and killed a 93-year-old woman last year is back in law enforcement in a neighboring county.

The Eagle reports that former Hearne police officer Stephen C. Stem is volunteering 20 hours a month for Falls County precinct constable Richard Aleman.

Stem was fired in May, four days after he shot 93-year-old Pearlie Golden after responding to a 911 call. His attorney said Stem was acting in self-defense after Golden refused to drop her gun, and a grand jury declined to indict him.

Aleman told the Eagle that Stern helped with traffic control at a Christmas parade and assisted at other community events.

He said he was aware of Stem's past, saying officer shootings were part of the job.

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