DA Clears Officers Who Shot, Killed Man Holding Fake Gun at Food Mart

DA clears officers who shot, killed man holding fake gun at food mart

Newly released images and video are shedding light on the January police shooting that killed Derrick Manigault outside a Jakob's Food Mart, a Gastonia convenience store. The Gaston County district attorney said two officers acted lawfully and will not face charges, but Derrick Manigault's wife says she plans to keep pushing for justice.

DA: 2 officers who shot and killed man at convenience store were justified

GASTON CO., N.C. – The Gaston County District Attorney says two officers who shot and killed a suspect in Gastonia were legally justified. The shooting happened at Jakob’s Food Mart in January. Two Gastonia Police officers were conducting an underage alcohol operation. One of the officers says Derrick Manigault walked into the store with a gun while having an argument with another man and threatening to kill him. The officer confronted Manigault…