Alabama Cop kills suspect after being struck by car is justified

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- A Tuscaloosa County, Alabama grand jury ruled that a deadly police shooting late last year was justified. The case involves Robert Curtis, who was shot and killed on October 15 outside a Tuscaloosa apartment complex. The fatal shooting followed a high speed chase, which ended when Curtis struck another car. Police said Curtis had refused to obey officers' orders to stop. Investigators said when Curtis drove his vehicle against the body of an officer, he was shot and killed. The grand jury found the shooting justified because the officers acted in self-defense. The injured officer returned to work last week after undergoing surgery and rehabilitation.

No word yet if Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard plans to request extradition.


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