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D.C. Metro Officer Will Not Face Charges for Off-Duty Shooting

An officer with the Washington D.C. Metro Police Department who shot and killed a man while off duty in May 2018 will not face charges for the incident.

July 4, 2019

An officer with the Washington D.C. Metro Police Department who shot and killed a man while off duty in May 2018 will not face charges for the incident.

According to WTOP Radio , the office of the U.S. Attorney for D.C. said the officer won’t face federal or D.C. charges in the killing of a gunman—identified as 24-year-old D'Quan Young—who refused commands to drop his weapon.

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The prosecutor's office reports that witness interviews, video footage, and physical evidence indicated that Young confronted and pulled a gun on the officer.

The officer drew a pistol and issued commands for Young to drop his gun.

Young failed to comply and the officer shot him five times.