Marion was taken by medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital after the incident, and was treated and released. Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser said he will be presenting a case against Marion to the grand jury next month.
Gmoser said Williams did his job.
“The trooper acted totally pursuant to the rules and regulations for the use of lethal force,” Gmoser said. “Having been attacked by a cornered offender, the net result was the offender was shot and the officer acted correctly and justifiably in the course of protecting himself and in furtherance of public safety.”
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At about 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, Williams, from the Hamilton Post, attempted to stop a 2015 Chrysler 300 on Ohio 73 in the area of Ohio 4 for speed violation. The driver, identified as Marion, failed to stop, according to OSP investigators.
Williams initiated a short pursuit, but once speeds were high and the driver almost lost control near the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Trine Street, the pursuit was terminated, said patrol spokesman Lt. Craig Cvetan.
A short time later, after the driver slowed down, Williams attempted to stop him again. Marion’s vehicle then became disabled, and he fled on foot.
Williams engaged in a short foot chase before deploying his Taser, which did not strike Marion. Marion then engaged the trooper, who fired two rounds, striking the suspect in the stomach and armpit, troopers said.
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