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DA clears officers in Appleton shooting

By: Associated Press//April 18, 2014//

DA clears officers in Appleton shooting

By: Associated Press//April 18, 2014//

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APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities who investigated a shooting by Appleton police say the officers’ actions were justified.

Green Bay police investigated the April 10th shooting of a man who was armed with a non-lethal Airsoft gun. Post-Crescent Media reports the man survived the shooting.

Green Bay Police Capt. Todd Thomas says the man had talked in the past about committing suicide by having officers shoot him. Thomas says the man was struck by the officers’ gunfire four times after robbed a BP gas station.

Outagamie County District Attorney Carrie Schneider said no charges will be filed as a result of Green Bay’s investigation.

Information from: Post-Crescent Media, http://www.postcrescent.com

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