'The use of deadly force by a peace officer is justified to protect the officer or another person from death or great bodily harm,' said Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena.
Three Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot a Somali American man after police said he fired at them will not be facing charges.
Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena reviewed the case per request of Hennepin County. Keena said that while Idd's death was tragic, the officers were justified in using deadly force after Idd fired at them, and there was no basis for criminal charges.
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