Killing of Antwon Rose Jr.
| Date | June 19, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Time | 8:40 p.m. (EDT) |
| Location | East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Cause | Gunshot wounds |
| Filmed by | Bystander mobile phone |
| Outcome | Officer found not guilty |
| Deaths | Antwon Rose II |
| Non-fatal injuries | Gun shot wounds |
| Suspects | Michael Rosfeld |
| Charges | Criminal homicide |
| Verdict | Defendant acquitted of all charges |
| Publication bans | Pre-trial gag order issued September 10, 2018 |
Antwon Rose II was a 17-year-old African-American who was fatally shot in East Pittsburgh on June 19, 2018, by police officer Michael Rosfeld after being suspected of attempted murder by participating in a drive-by shooting. According to the police report, Rose had an empty handgun magazine in his pocket and gunshot residue on his hand. Allegheny County Medical Examiner Daniel Wolfe said the residue was likely the result of Rose firing a gun. He was transported to UPMC where he was later declared deceased.
Following the shooting, Rosfeld was charged with criminal homicide, and was found not guilty. In August 2018 Rose’s family filed a civil rights lawsuit against Rosfeld and the borough of East Pittsburgh. The family alleged racial bias, lack of training, and use of excessive force. The suit was settled in October 2019 for $2 million.