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No Charges for Officers in LaMorie Shooting | Washington DC News
In a deeply troubling case, Howard County police officers who fatally shot 25-year-old Alexander LaMorie — a man with autism who had called 911 reporting harassment and self-harm — will not face charges. After a four-month investigation led by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, prosecutors concluded the officers acted within legal bounds, citing body cam footage showing LaMorie approaching them with a knife despite warnings. Though the investigation examined potential charges including manslaughter and murder, no evidence supported criminal liability. The case underscores the…
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