Police released footage of an officer shooting a 19-year-old who fired first; no charges filed.

Springfield police released body camera footage showing an officer shooting a 19-year-old suspect who fired at officers first during a traffic stop on September 4. Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser announced no charges will be filed against the officers, stating the use of force was justified. The suspect, Carrington James, remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The police department released a narrated video of the incident to ensure transparency.

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