EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) - Authorities in Maryland say that two Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputies were justified in the October shooting death of a man in Emmitsburg.
The Frederick News Post reported Monday that the conclusion was made by the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The Oct. 19 shooting resulted in the death of Bryan Selmer, 38. Police said they had pursued Selmer and David Leatherman from Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania, into Maryland. Authorities said the truck was believed to be stolen and that Leatherman was wanted at the time in Pennsylvania on charges of attempted murder.
Police were eventually able to stop the truck. Police said that both men fled on foot and that Leatherman was soon arrested in the backyard of a home.
Dispatchers told officers that Selmer was considered to be armed and dangerous. He was confronted at a gas station. Authorities said he turned quickly toward the deputies and raised his hands and “arranged his body position in a manner that would lead a reasonable person to believe he was about to discharge a firearm.”
No gun was found on Selmer. But authorities said a loaded handgun was recovered later that night near the truck.
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