The U.S. border patrol agent who killed a Canadian man two months ago will not be facing any charges.
According to the Whatcom County prosecutor, the officer was “justified” in using deadly force.
Last March, a border jumper triggered ground sensors near the Sumas crossing.
The agent shot and killed him after the man pulled out a can of bear spray from his backpack.
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The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Jamison Childress of Prince George.
After the shooting, police learned he was a Canadian who was wanted in connection with a murder of a teen in Calgary.
With files from Jon Azpiri
WATCH: B.C. man shot to death not far from the Sumas border crossing. Geoff Hastings reports.
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