FBI Determines There Was No Civil Rights Violation In Deadly Denton Police Shooting Of DJ Tarver
Independent reviews of "the facts in this case and have determined that a violation of federal law (Civil Rights violations) did not occur."
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Independent reviews of "the facts in this case and have determined that a violation of federal law (Civil Rights violations) did not occur."
Police in Denton are investigating an officer involved shooting.
In addition to seizing the firearms, police said, "It is also believed that several other illegal activities were disrupted due to the efforts of the gun violence task force."
A caller reported seeing a man physically force woman who appeared to be covered in blood, into a vehicle.
Police said the shooting happened on the interstate Wednesday afternoon, April 28, in the area of I-35E and McCormick Street.
"FBI agents who specialize in evaluating evidence will work alongside the U.S. Attorney's Office to determine if a federal investigation should be opened," Denton Police said in a statement.
DJ's father, Kevin Tarver, has questioned the actions of officers since he first watched police body cam video.
A vehicle suspected in four kidnapping attempts in Denton County was stopped by police on Sunday, authorities said.
An investigation is underway into an incident where a suspect forced a female victim into his SUV at gunpoint in a Denton neighborhood Saturday morning, police said.
A Denton County Grand Jury returned a no bill in the officer-involved shooting death of Darius Tarver on January 21, 2020.
The alleged crime happened in late December 2020. Schoolcraft is on administrative leave pending the outcome from his criminal case and the concurrent administrative case.
The FBI said after the officer's initial appearance in court Thursday, they will be able to reveal the charges against him.
Police said on Nov. 11, shortly after 6:30 p.m., a man knocked on a woman's door in the 2500 block of Charlotte Street.
Denton Police have arrested two suspects in connection to the Saturday, Oct. 24 homicide in the 100 block of Duchess Drive.
One person is dead and another injured after a shooting in Denton Saturday evening, police said.
A man accused of assaulting a family member was arrested early Saturday after an hours-long standoff at a home in Denton, police said.
Police in Denton are asking for help identifying the driver of a vehicle that ran into a teenager as he walked down the street.
Denton police on Wednesday arrested a 19-year-old man who is suspected for multiple aggravated robberies in the city and surrounding areas.
Police in Denton said they are searching for a suspect who robbed a local business at gunpoint Friday and tied up a cashier before running away.
Police in Denton are searching for a suspect who approached a jogger at a local park and pulled out a knife.
A 19-year-old woman told police she maced a man in the face after he stalked, then tried to kidnap her in Denton Sunday night.
All lanes of Loop 288 were closed in Denton for several hours Tuesday morning after a woman's body was found in the southbound lanes of traffic.
The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas claims Denton has has backed down on a promise to help pay rent for the officer's family and make a van wheelchair accessible.
Police said it's possible the driver of a dark gray Honda may not have known they struck someone.
The investigation revealed the shooting was "related to an ongoing domestic dispute."
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No one was hurt on board, but concerns are being raised about a larger security threat.
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Tuesday morning will be chillier with clear skies and dry air in place, morning lows will drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s.
The Houston Texans (6-4) and Dallas Cowboys (3-6), both on losing streaks, will meet on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is 7:15 p.m.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
No one was hurt on board, but concerns are being raised about a larger security threat.
The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for Robert Roberson's execution to be rescheduled a month after he narrowly avoided it.
Tuesday morning will be chillier with clear skies and dry air in place, morning lows will drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s.
The Houston Texans (6-4) and Dallas Cowboys (3-6), both on losing streaks, will meet on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is 7:15 p.m.
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