Atlanta police Lt. Kevin Knapp, who serves as the president of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers local 623 union, said Tuesday’s decision not to prosecute his fellow officers is “obviously great news.”

Knapp, whose union represents more than 1,000 Atlanta police officers, said special prosecutors laid out the facts and evidence involving the 2020 fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks. Officers Garrett Rolfe and Devin Brosnan will not face criminal charges.

”We think justice was served,” Knapp said. “We feel that our officers acted accordingly and in accordance with law, and that was divulged today.”

Knapp added that the city is on high alert and prepared if any protests arise.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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