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From [HERE] A Memphis police officer who shot and killed a 15-year-old boy three months ago has returned to duty, although the investigation into that shooting is ongoing.

Terrance Shaw, 28, was off duty when he shot and killed Justin Thompson when the teen allegedly tried to rob him near South Perkins and Winchester. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation review of the case is continuing. Shaw returned to duty Saturday, MPD spokeswoman Sgt. Karen Rudolph said. He is assigned to the Real Time Crime Center.

"Due to the fact that no criminal charges have been filed, Shaw was returned to duty in non-enforcement status," Rudolph said in a statement. "Rather than sitting at home with pay (paid vacation), he has been returned to duty in non-enforcement status. He is able to assist with duties which would not require him to carry a gun or make arrests."

Thompson was the second person Shaw has shot and killed while a police officer. On Feb. 14, 2009, Shaw shot Courtney McGowan, 25, the driver of a car that struck Shaw as he and his partner approached it. Shaw was cleared by the department and prosecutors.

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