District Attorney General Neal Pinkston sent a letter Thursday to Sheriff Jim Hammond stating the deputy shooting of Brent Pickard was justified.
Four Hamilton County deputies were originally placed on leave, pending the investigation.
Pickard was shot Aug. 26 by county deputies after a chase ended on Highway 153.
While sheriff’s deputies were in route to the location of the call, the suspect fled the scene in his car. Sheriff’s deputies pursued the suspect and attempted to stop him several times, but he refused to pull over or stop.
Sheriff’s deputies were finally able to stop the suspect in the 5900 block of Highway 153. Once stopped, the suspect brandished a weapon at which time officers had to use deadly force to stop him.
The letter to Sheriff Hammond stated:
"This letter concerns the August 26, 2015 fatal shooting of Brent Pickard.
"At the conclusion of the Chattanooga Police Department's of the investigation of the events leading up to and including the shooting of Brent Pickard, I was thoroughly briefed by the lead detective on the case.
"I also reviewed the dash camera videos, which recorded the chase and its conclusion.
"After considering applicable state law and the totality of the circumstances, it is my conclusion that Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies did not violate any state law. Further their use of deadly force was justified."