| ââ¬ÅGuess Iââ¬â¢m gonna lose my gun again,ââ¬Â an Idaho officer said minutes after fatally shooting a knife-wielding man whose family had called authorities for help because they said he was experiencing a mental health crisis. The agency reviewed the fatal shooting of Michael Trappett, 48, at his parentsââ¬â¢ home Jan. 31 in Orofino, a town of roughly 3,100 in north Idaho. Clearwater County Sheriffââ¬â¢s Cpl. Brittany Brokop's actions were determined to be justified by the Latah County prosecuting attorney, and she returned to regular patrol duty, Clearwater County SheriffàChris Goetzàsaid in a statement. She was placed on administrative leave in February. Randall Carruth, a second deputy who shot Trappett, was also cleared by the prosecuting attorney and returned to patrol duty. Posted by CZ |
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