Robert J. Contee III vowed an impartial investigation into the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy by a man who claimed he saw the youth breaking into vehicles.
A makeshift memorial on Quincy Street NE, where Karon Blake was shot and killed. a 13-year-old boy he claimed to have seen breaking into vehicles, and said any charges would probably be decided by a grand jury after the investigation is completed.At a news conference meant to assuage growing anger and dispel rumors spreading on social media after the killing of Karon Blake early Saturday in Brookland, the chief said the shooter is African American and is not associated with law enforcement.
Police have said they are consulting with prosecutors on whether criminal charges should be filed. The U.S. attorney’s office said in a statement that they are “committed to thoroughly investigating this matter.” Another group, the Black Swan Academy, a nonprofit that supports local Black youth in becoming civic leaders, likened the shooting to vigilante behavior.
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