Police Chief Janee Harteau announced that the officers will not be criminally charged and were found to have not violated department policy. On Friday, Harteau held a press conference to explain that evidence gathered “was insufficient” to prove that the shooting was unnecessary.

Harteau outlined the numerous agencies and authorities that went into the investigation of the November 15th incident.

“I have concluded the use of deadly force was necessary,” she said, citing evidence that alleged proved that Clark had grabbed a weapon from an officer’s holster. She also tried to dispel rumors that Clark was taken to the ground using a chokehold, but insisted that it was a department approved method to take Clark down.

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Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges said she agreed with the decision to not discipline officers Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze, saying that she trusts Harteau as well as all the investigators involved. Both Harteau and Hodges expressed their condolences to the Clark family.

“I know some will be angry about this decision and find it difficult to accept,” she said, “and I get that.” She said that both Harteau and she will be available in conference calls to listen to members of the community who want to share their thoughts.

The two left without taking questions.