DETROIT (AP) - A lawyer says a federal agent who fatally shot a young Detroit man acted appropriately and “by the book.”
David Griem (GRIM) said Monday that Mitchell Quinn fears for his family. He says Quinn, an immigration agent, firmly believes “this was a righteous shoot.”
Terrance Kellom was killed on April 27 during a round-up of crime suspects. Police say the 20-year-old Kellom lunged with a hammer before he was shot inside a house. Kellom’s father denies that his son had anything in his hands.
Quinn was part of a regional task force arresting fugitives. Meanwhile, prosecutors are blocking release of the autopsy report because details could interfere with the investigation.
Officers present during the shooting have given statements to Detroit police. Kellom’s funeral is scheduled for Wednesday.
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