WACO, Texas—On Wednesday, three officers involved in the Twin Peaks shooting from May of 2015 were cleared by the McLennan County Grand Jury.
The gunfire between bikers and police outside a Twin Peaks restaurant left nine people dead and 20 others injured. The Waco Police Department said that their internal investigation, which was reviewed by the Texas Rangers, cleared the three officers.
--Officers Involved in Lawsuit:--
• Officer Andy O’Neal
• Officer Michael Bucher
• Officer Heath Jackson.
Waco police issued a statement Wednesday saying the jury chose not to indict the officers who responded to the May 2015 gunfire outside of a Twin Peaks restaurant where members of the Bandidos and Cossacks had gathered with other gangs.
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The statement didn't indicate what actions of the officers the grand jury was asked to review. Ballistics reports seen by The Associated Press show that four of the people killed were struck by the same caliber of rifle fired by Waco police.
More than 150 bikers were indicted following the shootout on a charge of engaging in organized criminal activity.
--Shooting History:--
Members of the Bandidos, Cossacks and other clubs gathered at the Twin Peaks restaurant for a meeting about the political rights of bikers. Waco Police and SWAT were outside the restaurant when the shooting started and that is when officers also opened fire.
Authorities believe a turf war may have been a factor in the shootout. Following the shooting, 177 people were arrested and held for days or weeks on $1 million bonds on charges of engaging in organized criminal activity.
--What’s next:--
Currently, 38 of the bikers arrested after the shootout have yet to be indicted.