Indiana Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting at Traffic Stop

Indiana Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting at Traffic Stop
The scene of a fatal shooting in Mitchell, Ind., on Feb. 5, 2023. Indiana State Police via AP
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MITCHELL, Ind.—A prosecutor has cleared two Indiana law enforcement officers of any criminal wrongdoing in connection with a fatal shooting during a traffic stop in February.

Lawrence County Prosecutor Samuel C. Arp II said he has reviewed the incident and decided City of Mitchell Police Officer Christian Anderson and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Rhoades’ actions were justified, WXIN-TV reported Monday.