Prosecutors won't charge DC officer in fatal shooting
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Federal prosecutors say they won't charge a District of Columbia police officer who fatally shot a man armed with a BB gun designed to look like a handgun.
The shooting occurred just over a year ago at a public housing complex in northeast Washington.
Police and prosecutors say 36-year-old Peter John ran from the officer after the officer tried to stop him. Prosecutors say John fell and the officer saw a gun fall from his hand. The officer fell on top of John and ordered him to show his hands, but prosecutors say John continued struggling and reached for the gun.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office said in a statement Friday that it found sufficient evidence to back up the officer's claim of self-defense. The officer is white. John was black.