The fatal shooting of 19-year-old St. Louis rapper J4 is closing in the courts but not in his neighborhood. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has declined to file criminal charges, even after a doorbell camera captured the deadly confrontation outside a home. Police briefly detained a suspect then released that person without charges, a move that has relatives, neighbors and legal observers demanding to know why. Community leaders and attorneys say the decision throws a harsh spotlight on how self-defense claims and thin evidence are handled in street shootings.
Prosecutors’ review and video evidence
According to FOX 2, the Circuit Attorney’s Office said its team carefully reviewed the facts and available evidence before deciding not to…..