Lawsuit Challenges Hiring of Officer in Antwon Rose Shooting
A lawsuit in Pittsburgh is questioning the hiring of the officer who fatally shot Antwon Rose.
Pittsburgh, PA, July 29, 2026 —
A legal challenge has been filed in Pittsburgh that questions the hiring of the police officer who fatally shot Antwon Rose. The lawsuit aims to scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the officer’s employment with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.
Antwon Rose, a 17-year-old unarmed Black man, was fatally shot by then-Officer Michael Rosfeld in June 2018. The shooting occurred as Rose was fleeing from a traffic stop in East Pittsburgh. Rosfeld was employed by the East Pittsburgh Police Department at the time of the incident.
The current lawsuit does not directly pertain to the shooting itself, but rather to the hiring process and qualifications of the officer involved. Details regarding the specific allegations within the lawsuit concerning the hiring of Officer Rosfeld were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
The case of Antwon Rose drew significant public attention and sparked widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Officer Rosfeld was charged with criminal homicide and, in November 2020, was acquitted by a jury.
The lawsuit is expected to bring further scrutiny to the practices of law enforcement agencies in the region. The outcomes of this legal challenge could potentially impact hiring and vetting procedures within police departments.
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