Federal Investigators Join Probe Into Casey Goodson Shooting Death

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This undated photo provided by family attorney Sean Walton shows Casey Goodson. The fatal shooting of 23-year-old Goodson by an Ohio sheriff’s deputy on Friday, is now under investigation.

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Meade was part of a team that had just finished a search for «violent suspects when he shot Goodson, according to police investigators, which resulted in Goodson’s death.

Goodson was not the object of the search, according to police, nor was he wanted by law enforcement.

Family and activists are calling for justice in the case, saying Goodson was shot in the back three times. Goodson’s family described him as a family man and one who had no criminal history.

His family said at the time of the shooting that he was carrying a sandwich.

Law enforcement said Goodson was waving a gun.

The Sheriff’s Office said deputies do not wear body cameras and investigators said no other law enforcement officers witnessed the shooting.

Reporter Paige Pfleger of member station WOSU reported Monday that Goodson’s concealed-carry license was current, according to documentation provided by family attorneys.

DeVillers, of the Justice Department, said there was enough evidence uncovered thus far open a probe.

«After being briefed about the circumstances surrounding the incident by CPD, I believe a federal investigation is warranted, DeVillers said, according to Columbus member station WOSU.

«I have contacted the FBI and have requested that they work in conjunction with CPD to investigate this case through our office.

The station notes that the Columbus Police Chief said he welcomes the probe from federal officials.