The Bristol County District Attorney's office has ruled that a 2014 Dartmouth Police shooting that resulted in the death of 25-year-old New Bedford resident Luis Roman was warranted.

According to a report released Friday from Thomas Quinn's office, the October 23 shooting was the result of Roman presenting "clear, present and imminent danger" to police officers, thus deeming the shooting lawful.

"The officer reasonably concluded that if he did not take immediate action, the Dartmouth Police Sergeant would be killed or seriously injured," the report said.

On the night of the incident, officers were called to 3 Ledgewood Boulevard after 11 p.m. for an alleged domestic dispute. Roman had allegedly entered his ex-girlfriend's apartment, threatening her with a gun and causing damage to the apartment.

Roman had already left the scene when officers arrived, but reportedly called the female's father saying he'd be returning to the apartment with a gun and enough ammunition "for everyone."

Roman then returned to the scene. Officers reportedly approached Roman, who then locked himself in the vehicle, with officers then attempting to gain entry.

It was then that Roman reportedly pulled the firearm from his waistband and took two shots at the Dartmouth Police Sergeant. A Dartmouth police officer then shot Roman, who was seated in the driver's seat of the vehicle.

According to the report, emergency personnel including the police officers attempted to perform life-saving efforts on Roman, who later died at St. Luke's Hospital.

"The extensive investigation into the incident has determined that the shooting was lawful," the report summised. "The officer reasonably concluded that if he did not take immediate action, the Dartmouth Police Sergeant would be killed or seriously injured."

The investigation into the incident was led by Assistant District Attorney Stephen C. Nadeau and was conducted by members of the District Attorney’s State Police Unit.