Officer Justified in Deadly Force Call

In a high-stakes Christmas Day shooting at a Mint Hill shopping center, a DA concluded that a police lieutenant’s deadly response was justified after being shot by a suspect during a violent custody struggle. The officer, along with a partner, were restraining Tjamel Ali Hamlin when he broke free, pulled a gun, and fired—wounding both before the lieutenant returned fire. The DA’s report affirmed that officers have the right to use lethal force when they reasonably believe their lives or others are in imminent danger. No charges will be filed against Hamlin, and both officers recovered from their injuries. The case underscores the split-second, life-or-death decisions law enforcement faces—and the legal standards that validate their actions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/034352b82f25effa