Pennsylvania, US are being allowed back on the force with no disciplinary actions after shooting 29-year-old Roxanne Moore, a black trans woman, 16 times.
Moore was shot on September 13 and is still in hospital with severe injuries. Authorities say the incident occurred at 7.00am when Moore was arguing with others in her apartment and threatened to shoot one of them.
The district attorney says Moore has history of mental health and potential drug use, however this has not been confirmed.Police believe their actions were a ‘reasonable use of force’ and Moore is expected to receive criminal charges when she is released.