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Madison County Prosecutor seeks death penalty in killing of officer Noah Shahnavaz

Jenna Watson
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Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings announces on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., that his office will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31. Pictured, Noah's family members stand behind Cummings during the press conference.
Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings announces on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., that his office will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31. Pictured, Noah's family members stand behind Cummings during the press conference.
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Matt Shahnavaz shows how his son Noah used to wear his sunglasses on the back of his head on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
Matt Shahnavaz shows how his son Noah used to wear his sunglasses on the back of his head on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
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Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings announces on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., that his office will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31. Pictured, Noah's family members stand behind Cummings during the press conference.
Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings announces on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., that his office will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31. Pictured, Noah's family members stand behind Cummings during the press conference.
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Members of the Shahnavaz family listen Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
Members of the Shahnavaz family listen Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
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Matt Shahnavaz holds up a family photo on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
Matt Shahnavaz holds up a family photo on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
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Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter speaks on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter speaks on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
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Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter speaks on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter speaks on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
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Matt Shahnavaz speaks about his son, Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II.
Matt Shahnavaz speaks about his son, Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II.
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Elwood police chief Jason Brizendine (center) stands by on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
Elwood police chief Jason Brizendine (center) stands by on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of fatally shooting Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop on July 31.
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Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings announces on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., that his office will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Pictured, Noah's family members stand behind Cummings during the press conference.
Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings announces on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., that his office will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Pictured, Noah's family members stand behind Cummings during the press conference.
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Matt Shahnavaz talks about how his son, Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz, used to avidly wear sunglasses on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II.
Matt Shahnavaz talks about how his son, Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz, used to avidly wear sunglasses on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the government center in Anderson, Ind., during a press conference where the Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced it will seek the death penalty for Carl Roy Webb Boards II.
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