No Charges for Officers in Khalil Azad Case

Death of man who fled traffic stop ruled accidental drowning, with no evidence of inappropriate law enforcement conduct found.

Khalil Azad, who fled a traffic stop in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, died from accidental drowning, not from any actions by law enforcement.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension found no evidence of physical contact between law enforcement and Azad after the initial traffic stop.
Despite allegations from Black Lives Matter of Minnesota and Azad's family, no evidence was found that Azad was bitten by police dogs or beaten by officers.
Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, along with K9 units, a State Patrol helicopter, and thermal imaging, were involved in the search for Azad.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty shared the decision not to charge officers with Azad's family and the relevant law enforcement agencies.