Authorities in Decatur say a white police officer was justified in shooting an armed black man.
Macon County State's Attorney Jay Scott says officer Andrew Wittmer broke no laws in the shooting of Lonnie Mitchell last month.
Police say Mitchell was carrying a knife and a BB gun that resembled a real firearm when he was shot.
Squad car video shows an officer ordering a man to stop as he crosses the street, the man told officers he was armed but refused to put down his weapons.
Mitchell was hospitalized for a gunshot wound and continues to recover.
Wittmer is now cleared to return to work.
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