Roland S. Martin
April 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Officers Cleared After Killing Christopher Mitchell. Family’s 8-Year Fight Ends With No Charges
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- 1After eight years of legal battles, the criminal case against two police officers who killed Christopher DeAndre Mitchell has officially ended with...
- 2The incident occurred when Mitchell, suspected of car theft, was sitting in a supermarket parking lot with an air rifle between his legs.
- 3The path to this disappointing conclusion has been marked by political changes and prosecutorial discretion.
- 4When asked about the DA's rationale for abandoning the case, Carr explained that the reasoning varied throughout the process.
- 5The family was kept informed throughout the process, having several meetings with prosecutors before the charges were ultimately dismissed.
Overview
After eight years of legal battles, the criminal case against two police officers who killed Christopher DeAndre Mitchell has officially ended with no charges. A California judge dismissed manslaughter charges against the officers involved in the 2018 shooting death of the 23-year-old Black man, marking the conclusion of a lengthy fight for justice by his family.
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