All articles tagged with #body cam footage
Brooke Hogan questions the circumstances surrounding her father Hulk Hogan's death, seeking access to police body cam footage and 911 tapes, and expressing skepticism about the official cause of death and the autopsy, while noting she has no control over the investigation or funeral arrangements.
The Alabama District Attorney has ruled the police shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples justified after body cam footage showed he was armed with a gun and resisted arrest, leading to his death. The family, who has seen the footage, disputes the police account, sparking protests and calls for transparency. The DA emphasized that the decision was based on facts and law, not emotion.
Body-camera footage released by Akron police shows the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker by an officer on Thanksgiving night, raising concerns over the use of lethal force and delayed medical aid. The footage, which lacks clarity on the events leading to the shooting, has prompted Akron's mayor to question the officers' actions and the use of assault rifles. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio bureau of criminal investigation, while the family and their attorneys criticize the police's aggressive tactics and handling of the situation.
The release of body cam footage showing the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Savannah Graziano by San Bernardino Sheriff’s deputies has reopened wounds in the Fontana community, where the traumatic events of 2022 are still vivid. The footage depicts the teen being struck by bullets as she followed deputies' instructions and moved toward them away from her father, who had abducted her. While the shooting is under investigation, there are calls for potential adjustments to the use of force policy, and affected individuals hope for meaningful change and a thorough independent investigation.
Body cam footage released by Houston police shows off-duty officers confronting a woman who opened fire at Joel Osteen’s megachurch, injuring her 7-year-old son and two others. The footage depicts officers urgently calling for medical help for the boy and engaging in gunfire with the shooter, Genesse Moreno, who was killed. Security camera footage also shows Moreno arriving at the church with her son before the shooting. The motive behind the shooting and how Moreno obtained the AR-style rifle are still under investigation.
The Los Angeles Police Department released body cam footage of an officer fatally shooting Jason Lee Maccani, who was holding a plastic fork, in a downtown LA incident. The family has hired a lawyer, and the police chief expressed concerns. The use-of-force investigation is ongoing, with the Attorney General's office overseeing prosecutorial oversight. Maccani, a mechanical engineer and yoga teacher, is survived by his family, and memorial services are planned.
Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, is set to resume services after a woman fired shots during a previous service, resulting in her death and injuries to others. The church has not disclosed any increased security measures for the return. Law enforcement is investigating the incident as an officer-involved shooting and plans to release body-worn camera footage within 30 days. The woman's 7-year-old son, who was also injured, remains hospitalized. A social media post from 2022 shows the woman holding a rifle, and the church is currently hosting a 'Global Health Conference' for medical missions at their campus.
Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Lewis was briefly detained during a traffic stop after a police officer noticed the smell of marijuana coming from his vehicle. Body camera footage shows Lewis handing over a blunt containing four grams of marijuana to the officer. He was then cited and released on the scene. The incident occurred in a city where the possession of marijuana up to an ounce has been decriminalized, reducing the penalty to just a $75 fine.
Newly released body-cam footage contradicts NYPD's claims about the incident where officers were attacked by a group of asylum seekers in Times Square. The video shows the group complying with officers' orders to disperse, but one individual, Yohenry Brito, becomes confrontational and is grabbed by a lieutenant, leading to a melee. Seven individuals have been indicted, with their lawyers arguing that the footage contradicts law enforcement's narrative. The incident sparked media frenzy and calls for resignations, with conflicting information leading to public debate.
St. Louis police did not conduct a toxicology test on the officer involved in the SUV crash into Bar:PM, citing no "reasonable suspicion" of drug or alcohol use. The incident, which resulted in the arrest of one of the bar's co-owners, has drawn condemnation and calls for greater oversight of law enforcement. The official police story has changed since the incident, with the officer admitting to being distracted while attempting to change his in-car radio. Governor Mike Parson has called for the release of body cam footage, emphasizing the importance of transparency.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has released body cam footage of a controversial arrest in southwest Charlotte last month. The footage shows officers detaining and using force against Christina Pierre and Anthony Lee, who were suspected of smoking marijuana. Witnesses captured additional video of the arrest, with some expressing concern over the officers' actions. An internal investigation is ongoing within the CMPD regarding the officer's conduct during the arrest. The charges against Pierre and Lee have since been dropped by the district attorney.
The Maui Police Department has released dramatic body cam footage showing officers evacuating residents, breaking down a cattle gate, and using garden hoses to slow down the August wildfires in Hawaii. The footage, released in compliance with a public records request, highlights the bravery of the officers who ran towards danger to save lives. The police department is currently conducting an after-action review to assess their response to the wildfires, and the body cam footage will play a crucial role in the investigation. Four individuals remain missing, while the death toll from the wildfires stands at 99.
Body cam footage from two separate traffic stops involving Britney Spears near her home in Thousand Oaks has been released, showing her apologizing and explaining that she had to use the bathroom as the reason for crossing double yellow lines. During one stop, she was also cited for driving without a license and proof of insurance. Britney was fined $327 for the yellow double line violation and $1,140 for the violations in early September.
San Francisco police have released body camera footage showing a man, identified as Zhanyuan Yang, crashing his car into the Chinese Consulate earlier this month. The footage revealed that Yang was armed with a crossbow and arrows, and swung a knife at officers before being fatally shot by a police sergeant. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. The Chinese government condemned the incident, and the consulate has been targeted in the past.
Body cam and dashboard camera footage released by the Camden County Sheriff's Office in Georgia shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Leonard Cure, a black man who was wrongfully convicted and served over 16 years in prison. Cure was pulled over for speeding, and the encounter escalated when the officer attempted to arrest him. The videos capture a physical altercation between Cure and the officer, which resulted in Cure being shot at close range. Cure's family and their lawyer argue that the officer was aggressive and failed to de-escalate the situation, triggering Cure's post-traumatic stress disorder. Cure was exonerated in 2020 and had recently purchased a house with compensation for his wrongful conviction.