Off-duty officer will not be prosecuted by DA for teen shooting

The District Attorney General's Office issued the following statement on the TBI investigation of Terrence Shaw for the fatal shooting of Justin Thompson:

"On September 24, 2012, 15-year-old Justin Thompson was shot and killed by off-duty Memphis police officer Terrance Shaw.

At my request, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation and submitted their findings and reports to me.

I have reviewed the file and will not present this matter to the Grand Jury at this time. There is insufficient evidence to create a reasonable chance for a conviction against Mr. Shaw, particularly when considered with the foreseeable defense that could be raised under the evidence."


Amy Weirich
Shelby County
District Attorney General      

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