No charges in 2 fatal officer-involved shootings in Missouri

Published March 24, 2023 4:08 PM

By The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Police officers involved in two separate fatal shootings in Missouri will not face charges after investigations by prosecutors. Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker says no charges will be filed against Independence officers in the March 2022 death of Tyrea M. Pryor. Meanwhile, Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson ruled that the use of deadly force by four Springfield officers against Justin Barker on Feb. 1 was justified. Baker’s ruling was March 17. Her office released a letter to Pryor’s family on Thursday. Patterson’s ruling in the Springfield shooting was not announced until Friday.

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