14-year-old student Damian Haglund fatally shot by police outside school after pointing air rifle at officers.

14-year-old armed student, Damian Haglund, was fatally shot by police outside a Wisconsin middle school in May. Prosecutors have decided not to charge the three officers involved, as Haglund's air rifle resembled a real firearm, and he ignored commands to drop the weapon. The student pointed the air rifle at an officer at least twice, leading to a volley of gunshots. Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne stated that officers believed Haglund would enter the school and harm students.

August 12, 2024
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