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The Hamilton officer who used deadly force to stop a robbery suspect a week ago inside a Walgreen's store has been cleared by a grand jury.There will be no criminal charges against Kevin Ruhl, a 9-year veteran of the force.Hamilton Police Chief Craig Bucheit praised him and Officer Danielle Sorber Monday during a news conference for showing no hesitation to put themselves at risk in order to help protect others.WATCH FULL NEWS CONFERENCE HEREBucheit showed store surveillance video from inside the store for the first time, noting the nine agonizing minutes the pharmacist was held at knifepoint, at times to the back and at other times to her throat.She was at the mercy of a man who had jumped the counter, demanding drugs and dollars around 2:30 a.m. last Monday.A customer noticed the man and alerted a staff member who, in turn, alerted police.Bucheit held up the weapon, a 10-inch skinning knife with a gut hook, praising the pharmacist for showing "remarkable calm" even as she feared she would be harmed at any time."Her comment was he had all the drugs that he'd asked for. He had all the money that he'd asked for. He made references during those nine minutes that he was going to be her date," Bucheit recounted.Police said 34-year-old Kelley Brandon Forte used the pharmacist as a shield upon hearing nearby sounds.He separated from her as Ruhl and Sorber positioned themselves along two different aisles.Ruhl fired twice in rapid succession after police said Forte ignored his commands and came towards him with the knife in hand.According to police and video evidence, Forte stumbled, went partially down, then regained his footing.When he turned around, that's when Ruhl shot a third time."The fact that they got there, went to that pharmacy, knowing that there was a suspect back there, knowing that he was armed, that they did not hesitate to jump that counter…" Bucheit said.Both officers have been on administrative leave while the grand jury investigated.Bucheit said their actions were "lawful, proper and in full compliance" with department policy.Before showing the video to media, Bucheit met with the father, step-mother and other family members of the dead suspect.He stated they are struggling with what happened, trying to process it as best they can while they continue to grieve.It was not said when the officers will be back on duty.