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The grand jury's vote follows an investigation into the shooting death of Everett Rand by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability.
In May 2023, police responded to a 911 call on a shooting in a residence on Johnson Avenue, the State Attorney General's Office said. Police observed Rand leaving the residence and discarding an item in a dumpster, authorities said.
While chasing Rand, Officer Steven Ferreira saw Rand reach into his waistband during the foot pursuit and grab what appeared to be a handgun, authorities said. Ferreira then fell to the ground and shot Rand several times, authorities said. Officer Ryan Castro then shot Rand, authorities said. A handgun was recovered after Rand's arrest, authorities said. Rand was pronounced dead at University Hospital shortly after the shooting, authorities said.
Earlier, Rand discarded another weapon, a semi-automatic handgun with a large capacity magazine, in the dumpster where he was first observed by the police, authorities said.
When police entered the residence, they found a 27-year-old Newark man fatally shot and an 8-year-old boy struck by gunfire, authorities said. The 8-year-old boy later died from his injuries, authorities said.
A third person sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being shot, authorities said.
New Jersey State Law requires the Attorney General’s Office investigate a person's death if it involves law enforcement, with evidence directed to a grand jury to determine if an indictment is supported.
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