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safety · Monday, October 5

Clark County deputy cleared after fatal stabbing

Prosecutors said the deputy acted lawfully after the suspect attacked him.

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A Washington deputy will not face criminal charges in the fatal stabbing of a person suspected of driving drunk. The Clark County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed the incident and found the deputy’s use of deadly force was legally justified. Investigators said the suspect attacked the deputy before the stabbing.

Source: KREM 2 Local ↗

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