GRAND RAPIDS — During a press conference Monday afternoon, Kent County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Becker formally announced the prosecutor’s office will not charge Jamie Fredericks, of Grattan Township, for the shooting of two individuals on Aug. 12.

According to Becker, Fredericks was justified in his actions under Michigan’s self-defense laws, which states the use of deadly force against another person is justified if that person honestly and reasonably believes he is in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm.

Leading up to the incident Fredericks’ wife, Macy Fredericks, complained to their neighbor, Robert Morgan, who was fatally shot during the evening because his “souped-up” Jeep was making noise during the late night hours of Aug. 11.

After Macy confronted Morgan, he threatened her and eventually followed her to her residence. Macy woke Jamie up, and he tried to diffuse the situation. Morgan started making threats toward him and eventually made an action as if he were trying to attack Jamies

At that point, Jamie Fredericks, a veteran and valid CPL holder, fired a single gunshot from his .40 caliber handgun. He fatally shot Morgan through the stomach, and the same gunshot punctured the wrist of Morgan’s nephew Jake Vanenk.

Becker said the investigation led them to believe the gun was shot inside the home after Morgan’s attack propelled them inside the home.

After reviewing the incident, Becker said no charges will be issued against Jamie Fredericks. According to Becker, Morgan’s actions, which he believes can be attributed to being under the influence of alcohol, left Jamie with “little choice but to fire his weapon,” and using deadly force was justified and reasonable in this case.

“This is an incredible tragedy,” Becker said in a statement. “One person is dead. Another, who from the evidence presented to this office did nothing more than go with his uncle to the home and who may have tried to stop his uncle from attacking Jamie, was shot in the arm. This is a lesson in what can happen when an individual consumes too much alcohol; under normal circumstances, Mr. Morgan would most likely have not acted in the way he did that night.”

More information about the investigation will be published in Wednesday’s Daily News.