A jury has convicted former Franklin County sheriff's deputy Jason Meade in the fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr., marking a rare instance of a law enforcement officer being found guilty in an on-duty killing.

The shooting occurred in 2020 when Meade was conducting a search for a fugitive. Goodson, who was not the subject of the search, was shot and killed during the incident.

Convictions of law enforcement officers in on-duty shootings remain uncommon in the United States criminal justice system. Such cases often face significant legal hurdles, including qualified immunity protections and the challenge of proving criminal intent beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case adds to a small but growing number of prosecutions of police officers following high-profile incidents that have sparked national conversations about police accountability and use of force policies.

Details about the specific charges, sentence, and circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately available. The conviction comes amid ongoing scrutiny of police practices and calls for reform in law enforcement agencies across the country.