Kanawha County OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 301 Virginia Street East Charleston, WV 25301 (204) 357-0300 FAX (304) 357-0342 CHARLES T. MILLER Prosecuting Attomey James “Tyke” Hunt, Police Chief Charleston Police Department Post Office Box 2749 Charleston, West Virginia 25330 January 20, 2023 Chief Hunt: ‘After reviewing the relevant report and the body camera video of the January 11, 2023, officer involved shooting, itis the opinion of this office that the officer acted in self-defense and shot as he was being charged and struck by the decedent with a piece of rebar. No criminal charges will be filed related to this incident, Ifyou have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully, San Woe Sam Marsh Assistant Prosecuting Attorney