NYPD Seeks Disciplinary Charges in Shooting of Groom

May 20, 2008— -- Eight New York police officers are facing disciplinary charges in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man on his wedding day.

Police officials confirmed Tuesday that administrative chargeswere brought against three detectives acquitted last month ofcriminal charges.

Four other officers and a supervisor were also hit withadministrative charges. The charges could result in their firing.

Twenty-three-year-old Sean Bell died in a hail of 50 bullets in2006 after his bachelor party at a bar. Two friends were seriouslywounded.

The police defendants said at trial that they opened firebecause they believed Bell and his friends were armed. No weaponwas recovered.