No Charges Against Officers in Robinson Shooting

Federal prosecutors have decided not to charge two D.C. police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Justin Robinson, citing insufficient evidence. The incident occurred after Robinson crashed into a McDonald's in Southeast Washington on September 1, 2024, while unresponsive in his vehicle with a gun visible in his lap. As Robinson awoke, officers instructed him to raise his hands, leading to a struggle when he allegedly grabbed an officer's gun. Although the officers fired 11 rounds, the U.S. Attorney’s Office found no evidence to prove criminal liability. Robinson, a violence interrupter, was pronounced dead at the scene, sparking protests and calls for further investigation into police practices. The decision followed a comprehensive review of body-camera footage and other evidence by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and D.C. Police’s Internal Affairs Division.