Grand Jury rules that Colorado Springs Officers were justified in shooting black teen

On November 13, a grand jury has unanimously cleared all criminal charges against two Colorado police officers who shot a black teenager three times. The jury found out that the death of a 19-year-old, De'Von Bailey in Colorado Springs on August 3 was justified. However, the attorney of Bailey's family called the entire investigation by the police officials as 'tainted' while the Fourth Judicial District Attorney Dan May who announced the decision said, 'These are not easy decisions'. 

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'Totally independent investigation'

According to Dan May the 'totally independent decision' was taken after a 'totally independent investigation'. However, he further says that the entire incident was a 'horrible tragedy' for their community. Vince Niski, the Colorado Springs Police Department Chief issued a statement for the community after the decision of grand jury saying that the incident which took place on August 3 is something that neither the police officers nor citizens ever want to experience. Niski reassured the members of the Colorado community that the police officials do not take the responsibility of the citizens 'lightly'. He further said that the grand jury's decision of 'No True Bill' is defined as a legal procedure to dismiss the defendants due to lack of evidence. Reportedly when May was asked whether Colorado needs to reform how cop shootings are investigated, he reportedly said the current system is as fair as it gets. 

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A setback for Bailey family

For the family who lost their son months ago, the grand jury's decision, according to Mari Newman - the family attorney, was 'like a kick in the gut'. The shooting of the 19-year-old by the police officials had also prompted outrage and anger among people across the state. Since Bailey was one of the 31 people who were killed during the altercations with the law enforcement in Colorado, the demonstrations had made Governor Jared Polis along with other lawmakers call for an independent investigation. In Colorado, the district attorneys can either file charges or send the case to the grand jury. 

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(With inputs from agencies)