DeKalb County DA Drops Indictment Against Officers in Stone Mountain Shooting Case Due to Legal Misstep
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston's office has decided to drop an indictment against former police officers Russell Mathis and Jordan Vance related to the 2022 shooting death of Marando Salmon in Stone Mountain due to a legal technicality involving the use of the same witness in multiple proceedings. The DA's office stated that this decision was made to avoid potential legal issues at trial or on appeal, and they intend to present the case to a new grand jury. Mathis had been indicted for felony involuntary manslaughter, while Vance faced a charge of reckless conduct; both officers had responded to a call about a stolen car when the incident occurred.
April 15, 2025
