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Grand Jury Declines To Indict Deptford Officer Who Fatally Shot Shoplifting Suspect

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DEPTFORD, N.J. (CBS) -- A grand jury has declined to indict a Deptford police officer who shot and killed a shoplifting suspect.

Sergeant Kevin Clements shot 36-year-old LaShanda Anderson of Philadelphia as she tried to escape officers on June 9.

She allegedly stole more than $3,000 worth of merchandise from a Marshall's store.

Sergeant Clements was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

 

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