Tragic Shooting Death of Toddler: Charges Dropped for Officers

TLDRConstable Kenneth penelli and two other officers are no longer facing charges in the shooting death of 18-month-old Jameson Shapiro. The toddler was shot four times by Provincial Police as they aimed at his father. The crown dropped all charges, including manslaughter, stating that there would be no reasonable prospect of conviction. Evidence suggests officers may not have heard a crucial warning about the child in the vehicle. The accused officers' notes helped clear them of wrongdoing.

Key insights

❗️18-month-old Jameson Shapiro was tragically shot four times in a courtroom by Provincial Police.

🚫Constable Kenneth penelli and two other officers no longer face charges in the shooting death of Jameson Shapiro.

🔊Evidence suggests officers may not have heard a crucial warning about the child in the vehicle.

⚖️The crown dropped all charges, including manslaughter, stating that there would be no reasonable prospect of conviction.

✍️The accused officers' notes, taken right after the incident, helped clear them of wrongdoing.

Q&A

What happened to Jameson Shapiro?

Jameson Shapiro, an 18-month-old toddler, was tragically shot four times in a courtroom by Provincial Police.

Why were the charges dropped for the officers?

The crown dropped all charges, including manslaughter, stating that there would be no reasonable prospect of conviction.

Was there a warning about the child in the vehicle?

Evidence suggests that officers may not have heard a crucial warning about the child in the vehicle.

What helped clear the accused officers of wrongdoing?

The accused officers' notes, taken right after the incident, helped clear them of wrongdoing.

What category does this video belong to?

9 (News & Politics).

Timestamped Summary

00:00Constable Kenneth penelli and two other officers are no longer facing charges in the shooting death of 18-month-old Jameson Shapiro.

00:16Jameson Shapiro was tragically shot four times by Provincial Police in a packed courtroom.

00:23Evidence suggests officers may not have heard a crucial warning about the child in the vehicle.

00:29The crown dropped all charges, including manslaughter, stating that there would be no reasonable prospect of conviction.

01:32The accused officers' notes, taken right after the incident, helped clear them of wrongdoing.