Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert announced that two police officers would not face charges related to the shooting death of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man who was killed by police investigating car burglaries. The highly-controversial shooting sparked protests in New York
Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert announced that two police officers would not face charges related to the shooting death of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man who was killed by police investigating car burglaries.
"Was a crime committed? There’s no question that a human being died, but when we follow the law and our ethical responsibility, we will not be not charging these officers with criminal liability for the death of Stephon Clark," Schubert continued, at the end of more than an hour long explanation of the investigation.Police arrived on the scene after a 911 caller reported someone breaking into cars in the neighborhood.
Schubert said that police also searched Clark’s cellphone, including his calls, texts, emails, and internet history. They outlined a domestic violence incident he had been involved in two days earlier, and imply that based on Clark’s phone activity he was afraid of going to jail for violating his probation. She said that Clark has conducted internet searches regarding suicide.
Each of the two officers involved in the shooting fired 10 shots, for a total of 20 shots fired, police said. Clark was struck seven times, Schubert said. Police body-cam videos show the police running down the driveway after Clark and taking cover at the rear edge of the building.
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