open investigation

noun

: a case that is still being investigated (as by the police)

We can't talk about the case. It's still an open investigation.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has an open investigation into Zoox’s claim that its vehicles are self-certified, a spokesperson confirmed this week. —

Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024 In May, an LAPD spokesperson told Deadline an open investigation into Perry’s death was underway with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. —

Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024 The City of Detroit Law Department on July 22 denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the Free Press for the police body cam footage and records related to the shooting, saying the matter is under open investigation. —

Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2024 Bible-burning case at Global Vision Bible Church under investigation Officials did not release additional details about the fire citing a pending, open investigation in the case. —

Andy Humbles, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open investigation

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