The officers involved in the deadly shooting of an armed suspect in Grand Rapids on May 30 will not face charges, the Kent County Prosecutor announced on Tuesday.
Prosecutor announces no charges in deadly shooting by police
Eddie Deans Jr. was killed by police after he allegedly threatened several people with a knife. Video from police dash and body cameras showed Deans throwing a Molotov cocktail at one officer, attempt to steal a woman’s vehicle with the threat of a knife, and later stab a police K9.
WATCH: Video of Molotov cocktail thrown at officer
Video of deadly officer-involved shooting from May 30, 2026
Officers used non-lethal rounds when they confronted Deans in the backyard of a home on Widdicomb Avenue, but one officer opened fire on Deans as he moved towards officers while he was still armed with a knife.
The officer who opened fire had been part of the response to the situation since the initial 911 call, said Prosecutor Chris Becker…