The Phoenix Police Department is investigating whether one of its officers involved in a controversial shooting case posted a series of crying-laughing face emojis under a social media story about the case.
The department confirmed it is investigating whether an Instagram account belongs to Officer Anthony DeSanto and whether he authored the post.
“The Professional Standards Bureau is currently reviewing the information and working to determine the authenticity of the profile and identify the individual responsible for the account,” according to a written statement sent from a Phoenix spokesperson. “If the investigation confirms that the account is operated by a Phoenix Police Department employee, PSB will then determine what potential policy violations may exist.”…