Trooper Not Charged in Fatal Shooting | St. Louis News

An Illinois State Police trooper won’t face criminal charges after fatally shooting an unarmed woman during a traffic stop — but her family is pushing forward with a civil case, claiming the force was unjustified. The trooper, who joined the force just months ago, fired three shots at Rachel Tarrence, a mother of three, after her car — taken without permission — moved toward him. Dash cam and body cam footage were reviewed, along with over 40 hours of audio and video, before prosecutors closed the case. The family’s attorney disagrees with the decision, vowing to seek a jury’s verdict on excessive force. Meanwhile, the trooper remains on restricted duty as an internal investigation into potential policy violations continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/d7e83029ea1e6532