Demonstrators hold vigil after Merit Board decision not to fire officers

After three days of testimony, the Indianapolis Civilian Police Merit Board announced its decision on the fatal shooting of Aaron Bailey – clearing both officers of wrongdoing in a 5-2 vote. IMPD Chief Bryan Roach recommended the termination of Officers Carlton “C.J.” Howard and Michael Dinnsen in November following a unanimous finding by the department’s Firearm Review Board. A week earlier, a special prosecutor appointed in the case had announced he was not file criminal charges against either man.