All articles tagged with #body camera footage
New body camera footage shows Dan Davis, a Merrionette Park bar worker missing for over a month, appearing confused and walking strangely after a car crash, with his whereabouts still unknown.
A sheriff's deputy in Illinois is on trial for the murder of Sonya Massey, a single mother, after shooting her during a confrontation over a pot of boiling water. Prosecutors argue he deliberately ignored training and law enforcement principles, while the defense claims the use of force was justified. The case has prompted legislative changes in Illinois regarding transparency in law enforcement hiring practices.
A Chicago woman, Marimar Martinez, was shot by federal agents after a vehicle chase, with her attorney claiming body-camera footage shows an officer taunting her before firing. The incident occurred amid increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, and both Martinez and her companion have been charged, though Martinez was released pending trial. The case has sparked controversy and protests.
Rhode Island prosecutor Devon Flanagan was arrested for trespassing after being asked to leave a restaurant, during which she repeatedly requested officers to turn off their body cameras, citing her status as an attorney and the department's protocol. The incident is under review by the Attorney General's Office.
The family of Jabari Peoples, an 18-year-old shot by Homewood police, demands full transparency and unedited body camera footage, claiming the released clip is edited. The investigation concluded Peoples was armed and struggled with police before being shot, but the family disputes the narrative, asserting he was running for his life and unarmed. The case remains contentious with calls for more evidence and transparency.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey supports withholding police body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Black student Jabari Peoples, citing the need for a thorough investigation, amid public demands for transparency and protests.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey stated that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is prioritizing the investigation into the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples in Homewood and will share the body camera footage with the family once the investigation concludes, despite current legal restrictions on disclosure during ongoing investigations.
The family of Jabari Peoples, who was fatally shot by police in Homewood, Alabama, is requesting access to body camera footage, which law enforcement has withheld due to an ongoing investigation. An independent autopsy has been conducted, and the family and attorneys plan to reveal its findings. The case has sparked protests and legal actions as the family seeks transparency and accountability.
An Alabama teen, Jabari Peoples, was shot once in the back by Homewood police while unarmed, with family and advocates demanding transparency and the release of body camera footage to uncover the full circumstances of the incident.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released body-camera footage showing a man, Walter Brown, making death threats and using racial slurs against officers during an arrest at the Georgia-Florida game. Sheriff T.K. Waters stated that the officers involved did not violate agency policy, despite the use of force. The footage also revealed another incident involving three men who were ejected for causing disturbances. Sheriff Waters emphasized the importance of context in understanding these incidents, which were partially captured on social media.
Austin police released body camera footage showing the events leading up to the shooting of Alfonso Gonzales, who was making Molotov cocktails and threatening officers at a gas station. Officer Ryan Nichols, who fired the fatal shot, is on administrative leave. The incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, and no one else was injured.
Demonstrators, including family members of Kristopher Handy, gathered in downtown Anchorage to demand the release of body-worn camera footage from the police shooting that killed Handy on May 13. The Anchorage Police Department has stated it will not release the footage until ongoing investigations are concluded, prompting calls for transparency and accountability from the community.
Newly released body-camera footage shows an Akron police officer shooting a 15-year-old Black boy, Tavion Koonce-Williams, who was holding a fake gun, leaving him with non-life-threatening injuries. The officer, Ryan Vayda Westlake, is on paid leave as state officials investigate the incident. The footage shows Tavion complying with commands and screaming that the gun is fake before being shot. The incident has sparked calls for justice and transparency, with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Akron Police Department conducting independent investigations.
Newly released video shows 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who had been allegedly kidnapped by her father after he fatally shot her mother, being gunned down by police in Hesperia, California, following a high-speed chase. The video footage released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department shows Savannah being ordered out of the truck by police and then struck down by gunfire as she walks towards them. Her father was shot and killed at the scene, and deputies recovered numerous guns and tactical gear from his truck. Savannah’s uncle called for better training to prevent the unnecessary killing of unarmed individuals.
The Metro Nashville Police Department released body camera footage showing an officer's interaction with missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain, who did not appear distressed. No video has been found of Strain away from Gay St after 9:52 p.m. His bank card was found near the Cumberland River with no activity, prompting authorities and family to continue the search.