AKRON -- Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh today released her office's finding that University of Akron Police Officer Aaron Burnette did not violate any Ohio statutes in the May 16 shooting death of James Genda, 64.
Ohio law allows an officer to use deadly force when he has reason to believe he is in danger of serious physical harm or death.
Based on statements Genda made to family members and his actions and statements during this traffic stop, Officer Burnette's use of deadly force was justified. No charges will be filed against Officer Aaron Burnette.
Burnette, a 15-year veteran of the UA force, fired several shots after Genda pulled out what appeared to be a .45-caliber pistol. It turned out the weapon was actually a BB gun.
Genda was pulled over on Wolf Ledges Parkway for improper registration because the license plates didn't match the vehicle Genda was driving, according to Akron Police Lt. Rick Edwards.
Genda was shot several times inside the car and died at the scene. Burnette was placed on leave following the shooting.
The incident was captured by a camera in an Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles parking lot. A body camera, worn by Burnette, also shows the shooting.
"After reviewing the reports of investigation by officers from the University of Akron Police Department and the Akron Police Department, recorded interviews with witnesses and family members of James Genda, Bureau of Criminal Investigation lab reports and video and audio recordings of the shooting, my office has determined that Officer Burnette was justified in believing Mr. Genda posed a significant threat," said Walsh.
"I'm sure this has been a very difficult, emotional time for both Officer Burnette and Mr. Genda's family. My thoughts are with all of them."
WKYC-TV
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