Attorney: Shooting by deputy was justified
A Webster County deputy was justified in the shooting of a suspect on April 7, Sac County Attorney Ben Smith has ruled. His report was made public Thursday morning. Webster County Deputy Matt Miller’s actions “were reasonable, proportionate, and necessary to neutralize an imminent threat posed by Shawn Marshall,” Smith wrote “Not only did Deputy Miller’s actions meet the legal requirements for using deadly force, but he also demonstrated professionalism and extraordinary situational awareness throughout the incident,” he added. In his report, Smith stated that he ...