The NYPD says it will hold a department trial for the officer who shot and killed Ramarley Graham in the Bronx in 2012.

A statement from the NYPD reads, "We have concluded the evaluation of the internal disciplinary case involving Police Officer Richard Haste and a determination has been‎ made to move forward with a department trial."

Graham was 18 years old when he was shot inside his home by Officer Richard Haste, who said he thought the teen was reaching for something in his waistband.

No weapon was ever found.

In a statement, Royce Russell, attorney for Ramarley Graham's family, said, "Given those in positions to bring justice to the Graham have failed them miserably, I am cautiously optimistic that the Graham family can have some closure and be spared of any 'kangaroo justice.'"

Graham's family says they're hoping all of the officers involved are fired. 

"A lot of people know I have no faith in the system," said Constance Malcolm, Graham's mother. "Until I get a call or me going to the trial and hear that he's fired - not just Richard Haste, because it's more than just Richard Haste. It's also 12 officers that was involved in the murder of my son and they're just going after him. Which is good, but what about the other ones?"

Haste was stripped of his gun and badge and is on modified duty.

A grand jury indicted Haste on a manslaughter charge, but a judge later tossed it out. A second grand jury declined to re-indict him. 

The department trial could result in Haste being fired from the NYPD. 

Stu London, Haste's attorney, released a statement in response to the news, saying, "Officer Haste understands how tragic the loss of a life is for the family of Ramarley Graham. However, he remains convinced that his actions were justified based on the information related to him by his team."