An Alton Sterling memorial mural in Baton Rouge.
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The police officers involved in last summer's fatal shooting of Alton Sterling will not be charged, the Washington Post is reporting.
According to the report, as of Tuesday night the Justice Department has decided not to prosecute the officers, and will reveal the ruling within 24 hours.
Sterling's family has not yet received word from the Justice Department about the decision. “We have not heard nor received an update and are unaware of any charges that may or may not be filed,” said Ryan Julison, a spokesperson for the Sterling family's lawyers. “We have not received word, nor has the family been given any notice of upcoming updates regarding this case.”
In an interview with Baton Rouge's WBRZ news, Alton's aunt Sandra said "I was trying to prepare myself, but I'm telling you, it's a horrible pain."
WATCH: 1st interview with #AltonSterling aunt, Sandra, following @washingtonpost story that @BRPD officers won't be federally charged @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/JnfWGP30kq
— Brett Buffington (@BrettBuffington) May 2, 2017