COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On October 8, 2024, a Colorado Springs police officer fired four shots at Matthew Kemper, killing him. Today, the District Attorney’s Office announced it will not be filing charges against the officer who fired the shots.
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District Attorney Michael Allen ruled the use of force in this incident was justified, citing two Colorado laws specifically.
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CRS 18-1-707 states that a peace officer may use physical force to prevent serious bodily injury or death to the peace officer or another person…