A deadly shooting that took place at a Northern California high school earlier this month has been deemed self-defense — but the student who allegedly fired the fatal shot isn’t completely in the clear.
Sacramento County prosecutors have declined to file homicide charges in the case because the April 10 killing at Natomas High School occurred during a violent attempted robbery, which falls under self-defense, KXTV-TV reported.
‘Our professional and ethical obligation requires us to decline charges when the evidence cannot establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.’
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday that two non-students went on campus looking for a specific student, the station said.
Authorities said one of them was wearing a ski mask and carrying a handgun, KXTV noted.
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