Durham Police Officer Cleared In Fatal Shooting of Black Teenager (15) Tony Rochelle

The Durham District Attorney's Office will not pursue charges against a police officer who shot and killed a 15-year-old back in July. Officers said Tony Rochelle shot at Officer John McDonough. McDonough later fired back, killing Rochelle. District Attorney Jim Hardin said the officer used reasonable force in what he thought was a life-threatening situation. Hardin also recommended the State Bureau of Investigation take no further action against McDonough.Rochelle was shot and killed during a confrontation with an officer outside the Oxford Manor Apartments just after 1 a.m. Police were called out to a report of loud music. When authorities got to Oxford Manor, a group of people began to break up. Police say Rochelle and another young male took off running. Police say a man-to-man struggle took place in the woods near Wiggins Street Fish Dam Road between Officer J.J. McDonough and Rochelle. During the struggle, police say Rochelle produced a weapon and fired it. McDonough returned fire, striking Rochelle [more] and [more]