Murder Suspect Shooting Found Justified
The state trooper who shot and killed a murder suspect in Baraga County 2 weeks ago was justified in shooting him.
That’s according to County Prosecutor Joseph O’ Leary.
He issued a written legal opinion about the case this morning.
The report says Trooper Robert Carter of the L’Anse post lawfully used deadly force when he shot 23-year-old Raymond Silas to death.
Silas murdered his former girlfriend, 23-year-old Chelsea LaFernier, in her home January 22nd.
That night, Trooper Carter confronted Silas, shooting and killing him after a standoff.
O’Leary says he’s looked over police and FBI reports, autopsy reports, crime scene photographs and other evidence.
Anytime a Michigan law enforcement officer uses deadly force, the county prosecutor has to determine if it was used legally.