Update on Officer-Involved Shooting

Our office recently released a statement with our intent to file a motion to transfer the 17-year-old involved in the officer-involved shooting to adult court. Within the statement, we detailed the charges against him. Since then, some questions have arisen regarding the absence of a murder charge.

We have not proceeded with a murder charge at this time because current information indicates that Officer McKinney was killed by friendly fire.

Although current information indicates friendly fire, we believe the 17-year-old’s reprehensible actions are the cause of Officer McKinney’s death. Should a legal avenue open up for additional prosecution, be assured we will pursue it.

This is an ongoing TBI investigation.