BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- A former Summerville officer accused of shooting and killing a man during an altercation at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in March will remain behind bars while awaiting trial, a judge has decided.
Anthony DeLustro, 65, was indicted for murder and attempted kidnapping in connection with the March 20, 2024 death of Michael O’Neal outside the North Main Street restaurant.
Circuit Court Judge Deadra Jefferson denied DeLustro’s request for bond in an order filed on August 8, asserting that the former officer represents a danger to the community.
DeLustro’s attorney, Joseph Cannarella, called the ruling “very disappointing” in an Aug. 8 statement to News 2, noting that courts evaluate a person’s criminal history, health, risk of flight from the community, and danger to the community when determining bond.
“Mr. DeLustro is 65 years old, has a decorated law enforcement career, lacks a criminal history, is a prior cancer patient with lingering issues from his 9/11 service with the NYPD, and still suffers from serious medical injuries resulting from the March 20, 2024, incident,” Cannarella said.