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Myrtle Beach Officer Who Shot, Killed 18-Year-Old on Ocean Boulevard Will Not Face Charges

Solicitor Jimmy Richardson found no criminal charges justified after a thorough State Law Enforcement Division review of the April shooting incident involving officer Brandon O'Rourke.

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- The Myrtle Beach police officer who shot and killed 18-year-old Jerrius Davis in response to him firing shots into a crowd on Ocean Boulevard in late April will not face criminal charges, authorities said on Friday. Brandon O'Rourke will not face charges and, per Myrtle Beach Police Department policy, will return to full active duty on Friday. He was placed on paid administrative leave after the April 26 shooting whi…

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