Grand jury clears Galveston police officer in fatal shooting

30 July 2010, 6:53 am

GALVESTON, Texas A grand jury Thursday ruled a Galveston police officer was justified in the fatal shooting of a man armed with a 12-inch knife, authorities said. Lt. Joel Caldwell, a 17-year veteran officer, responded June 6 to the 800 block of Avenue K on a report of a suicide attempt, Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Kurt Sistrunk said in a statement. Caldwell was among officers ...... Read More »

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