Overview
- Attorney General Anthony Brown released an 11-page report Tuesday, following a probe completed Dec. 16, stating no prosecution will be pursued in the June 17 shooting.
- The report says officers approached Abdullah after a private citizen texted an off-duty sergeant a photo and warning that he had a gun, leading plainclothes police in an unmarked car to the Upton transit stop.
- Body-camera video and investigators’ findings describe a foot chase in which a gun discharged during a struggle, Abdullah then pointed the weapon and fired three shots, and officers returned 38 rounds, striking him.
- The wounded officer, identified as Detective Devin Yancy, was shot in the foot and later released from the hospital; the other involved officers are Omar Rodriguez and Ashley Negron, who were placed on administrative leave.
- Abdullah’s family denounced the decision at a news conference near the scene and said they plan a civil lawsuit, as community groups continue to question the police response and note prior complaints in Upton.