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DA Declines Charges Against Officer in Jabari Peoples Shooting

8/7/2025

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The Jefferson County District Attorney has decided not to charge a Homewood police officer in the shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples, calling it justified after the officer alleged that Peoples reached for a gun during a confrontation. In response, Peoples' family, led by attorney Ben Crump, is calling for the release of unedited bodycam footage to ensure transparency in the case.

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The Jefferson County District Attorney has decided not to charge a Homewood police officer in the shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples, calling it justified after the officer alleged that Peoples reached for a gun during a confrontation. In response, Peoples' family, led by attorney Ben Crump, is calling for the release of unedited bodycam footage to ensure transparency in the case.