J. Scruyter Marvin DistRICT ATTORNEY BOSSIER — WEBSTER PARISHES ‘TWENTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF LOUSIANA WER SITE: WWW,26THDA.ORG December 18, 2020 Shane MeWilliams, Chief of Police Sgt. Edwin Knowles Bossier City Police Department TFC G. Monroe PO Box $337/ 620 Benton Road Louisiana State Police, CID Region 3 Bossier City, LA 71111 Bossier City, LA 71111 Re: BCPD #20-7938 Dear Chief McWilliams, Sgt. Knowles, and Trooper Monroe: Prior to today I met with State Police Investigators regarding the above-numbered August 8, 2020 incident involving Bossier City Police Officers Eric Sproles and Charles Bridges and the deceased, Jonathon Jefferson. The results of that investigation at that time were shared with my office. Video from the incident was reviewed. Investigators provided answers to questions. Since that time, I have received and reviewed the final report containing additional information, video, and recorded statements from civilian and law enforcement witnesses. Based on alll evidence reviewed it is my firm opinion that no crime was committed by either officer. The officers’ actions and the resulting consequences, including the death of Mr. Jefferson were justified. The circumstances confronting these officers were such that a reasonable belief existed that one or both were in imminent danger of losing life or suffering great bodily harm, and the discharge of firearms was necessary for the prevention of a potentially lethal threat, If I can be of further assistance in this or any other matter, please contact my office Sincerely, jh — = y\ ). LMNaexr ¥Schuyler Marvin, District Atorney. 26" JDC for Bossier and Webster Parishes BOSSIER PARISH COURTHOUSE WEBSTER PARISH COURTHOUSE P.O. BOX 758 MINDEN, LOUISIANA 71058 TEL: 318377-1857 FAX: 318377-1519) FIRST ASSISTANT BOSSIER - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WEBSTER: ANDREW JACOBS GRAYDON K. KITCHENS, JR