Zion police officer not charged in shooting of Justus Howell

Zion police officer not charged in shooting of Justus Howell

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Prosecutors announced they will not be pressing charges against a Zion police officer who fatally shot a teenager last month. 17-year-old Justus Howell was shot twice in the back. An investigation found Howell was armed at the time. Lake County State’s Attorney, Mike Nerheim, says the shooting was justified and that no crime was committed. WBEZ’s Yolanda Perdomo brings us more details.