As a Texas grand jury declined to indict the police officer who killed a mass shooter at an outlet mall in May, authorities released dramatic body camera video Wednesday of the officer racing toward the gunfire and taking down the assailant accused of shooting 15 people, eight fatally.
“This video shows how quickly a routine interaction with the public turned into a life-and-death situation,” Allen, Texas, Police Chief Brian Harvey said in a statement Wednesday. “The officer recognized the danger, ran toward the gunfire and neutralized the threat, and for his actions, the Allen community is forever grateful.”
The mass shooting unfolded on May 6 at the Allen Premium Outlets, north of Dallas, Texas. Prosecutors from the Collin County District Attorney’s Office and the Texas Rangers presented evidence to a grand jury on Monday, and after reviewing the facts, the panel returned a “no bill” decision on Tuesday, declining to indict the officer on any charges.
The Allen Police Department released a statement, saying it “appreciates the hard work of the grand jury, Texas Rangers and the District Attorney’s Office by ensuring a process that helps promote accountability, community involvement and transparency.”
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