The facts support that (the officer’s) actions were responsive and defensive in nature,” the Jackson County prosecutor said, “and, therefore, under these circumstances the State cannot disprove the Shooting Officer’s anticipated claims of self-defense beyond a reasonable doubt.

An SLCPD officer who injured a suspect when he appeared to accidentally fire blindly through thick grass won't face criminal charges, the Salt Lake County District Attorney said Friday.

Joseph Azcona, 26, was still in his police car when he was shot on Friday night, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.

An officer was injured after a police-involved shooting Thursday afternoon. Police say the suspect is in custody and people are asked to stay away from the area.

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson released a statement saying that under Missouri law, the officer who shot and killed Maria Pike and her infant, Destinii, was justified in using deadly force.

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