The Latest: Family lawyer: Attorney appointment is good step
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The Latest on the case surrounding the fatal police shooting of black man during a traffic stop this month in suburban St. Paul (all times local):
12:40 p.m.
The attorney for the family of a black man killed by a Minnesota police officer says she's pleased with a prosecutor's decision to add an independent investigator to the team.
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Glenda Hatchett represents the family of Philando Castile, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop on July 6 in suburban St. Paul. Hatchett had asked for a special prosecutor to handle the case.
On Friday, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced he'd keep the case but add a special prosecutor to help investigate.
Hatchett called the decision a step in the right direction. She said she listened to Choi's reasons for keeping the case and believes his decision represents a good middle ground.
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10:20 a.m.
A Minnesota prosecutor says he won't step aside for a special prosecutor while considering charges against police in the slaying of a black motorist, but he's adding one to his team.
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Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said Friday that he was elected to uphold the law and intends to do so during the investigation into the July 6 death of Philando Castile. But he says he'll "incorporate" a special prosecutor to enhance trust in the results.
Choi named former U.S. Department of Justice attorney Don Lewis to that role.
The 32-year-old Castile was killed by a St. Anthony police officer during a traffic stop. Video of the immediate aftermath was streamed live on Facebook by Castile's girlfriend, who says Castile was reaching for his wallet when he was shot.
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9:15 a.m.
A Minnesota prosecutor says he'll give an update on the investigation into the killing of a black motorist by police earlier this month in a St. Paul suburb.
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Ramsey County Attorney John Choi didn't give details, in a news release announcing a Friday morning briefing.
Philando Castile, 32, died after being shot by St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez after a traffic stop July 6.
Yanez's attorney has said the officer was reacting to seeing a gun. Castile's girlfriend, who streamed the aftermath of the shooting live on Facebook, said Castile was shot while reaching for his ID after telling the officer he had a gun permit and was armed.
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The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting.