A panel of five Washington state prosecutors concluded that the fatal police shooting that left Jenoah Donald dead during a traffic stop was justified, and the deputy will not be facing any criminal charges.
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Many of the incidents involved minor infractions and none of the drivers who died were armed or under pursuit for violent crimes. In most instances, the officers said they had feared for their lives.
The New York Times Sunday published the results of an investigation into police traffic stops in the United States finding that in the last five years officers have killed more than 400 vehicle occupa.
Prosecutors: Fatal police shooting of Black man in Clark County was justified
By AP News Staff article
HAZEL DELL, Wash. - A Clark County deputy who shot and killed a Black man during a traffic stop in southwestern Washington acted justifiably and shouldn’t face criminal charges, a panel of prosecutors said.
Five Washington state prosecutors wrote Tuesday that the Feb. 4 traffic stop was flawed, but ultimately Deputy Sean Boyle acted in good faith when he shot Jenoah Donald, 30, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Donald’s refusal to exit the vehicle quickly escalated and Deputy Boyle, unable to reach his Taser, drew his weapon and shot Mr. Donald to protect himself and other deputies, the prosecutors wrote.