Grand jury clears Texas officers in deadly biker shootout

 

September 15, 2016



WACO, Texas (AP, posted Sept. 14, 2016) — A grand jury declined to recommend charges for three Waco, Texas, police officers who shot bikers during a gunfight between rival motorcycle clubs in which nine people were killed and 20 others were hurt, the police department said Wednesday.

The gun battle happened in May 2015 outside a Twin Peaks restaurant where motorcycle clubs had gathered for a meeting, including members of the Bandidos and Cossacks, which the state considers to be gangs.

The McLennan County district attorney's office asked the grand jury whether the shootings were justified afte...



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