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Update: Special Prosecutor Appointed And Why It's Critical To Investigation Of Police Shooting

By Jill Ditmire
Published June 4, 2020 at 12:00 AM EDT
A photo of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed is placed in a memorial before a news conference, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Indianapolis. The family of Reed, a black man who was fatally shot by an Indianapolis police officer, called Wednesday for the federal government to intervene and conduct its own probe of his death.
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A photo of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed is placed in a memorial before a news conference, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Indianapolis. The family of Reed, a black man who was fatally shot by an Indianapolis police officer, called Wednesday for the federal government to intervene and conduct its own probe of his death.

Updated June 4 at 3 p.m.

A special prosecutor has been named in the investigation of the police shooting of Dreasjon Reed last month.  A Marion Superior Court Judge says Rosemary Khoury of Madison County will serve as the prosecutor. 

After the police shooting of Dreasjon Reed, the Marion County Prosecutor quickly called on the court to appoint an independent prosecutor.

For the past month, the Reed family has waited for answers. On Wednesday, city leaders added their voices to the demand for immediate action.

WFYI’s Jill Sheridan spoke with Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears by phone about the appointment process and why that appointment is critical.

READ MORE: Mother Asks Feds To Investigate IMPD Killing Of Dreasjon Reed
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Jill Ditmire
Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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