Police Officer Karim Warner broke down in tears on Wednesday after Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel found him guilty of discharging a firearm in a public place, stemming from a December 3, 2022 incident near Emerald Cove Resort in Willikies.

Prosecutors said Warner fired 12 rounds at a white Toyota Mark X with two occupants after a confrontation during an attempt to reclaim a leased vehicle. According to the court, the male occupant refused to hand over the car before shots were fired.

Emanuel set sentencing for Friday. Warner will remain on bail until then.