The family of David Malito, who died in police custody at a Joliet gas station after an encounter caught on bodycam, has filed a lawsuit accusing officers of excessive force, despite the Will County state's attorney clearing them of wrongdoing. The incident, which involved Malito struggling with police and dying from an overdose, occurred shortly after a report highlighting a pattern of excessive force by Joliet police.
A gunman at a Michigan church was shot and killed by police after a rapid response, with bodycam footage showing officers repeatedly demanding him to drop his weapon before opening fire; four people died and eight were injured in the attack.
Bodycam footage shows country singer Morgan Wallen denying wrongdoing before his arrest for throwing a chair off a Nashville bar's roof, leading to charges of reckless endangerment; he later pleaded guilty and received a sentence including probation and incarceration.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) released bodycam footage of a deadly police shooting in Chicago's Garfield Park, showing Dexter Reed, 26, firing at officers during a traffic stop before being fatally shot by police. The video revealed that officers fired approximately 96 times over 41 seconds, with Reed critically wounded and later dying in the hospital. COPA is conducting a thorough investigation, including reviewing the officers' actions and engaging with relevant authorities, while Reed's family seeks answers about the circumstances leading to the encounter.
A shoplifter in New Mexico was apprehended by horse-mounted police officers after attempting to flee from a Walgreens with $230 worth of merchandise. Bodycam footage shows the man being surrounded and handcuffed by the officers on horseback, bringing an unconventional end to the pursuit.
The Metro Nashville Police Department released bodycam footage of a missing college student, Riley Strain, who disappeared during a fraternity trip in Nashville. The video shows Strain exchanging greetings with an officer and appearing non-distressed. His bank card was later found near the Cumberland River, and surveillance footage captured him stumbling and falling in a parking lot before his disappearance. The police have been conducting an extensive search, but there has been no indication of foul play. Strain's family is seeking information from the public and urges anyone with information to contact the MNPD.
Bodycam video released by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office shows a deputy shooting a suspect, Paul Smith, in the back after Smith attempted to flee in an SUV while the deputy was attempting to apprehend him. The deputy had recognized Smith as a suspect in a violent case and attempted to stop him, but Smith drove off with the deputy hanging onto the vehicle. Despite the deputy's warnings and attempts to taze Smith, the suspect refused to stop, leading to the deputy firing his weapon. The suspect later died, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
A deputy-involved shooting in Hudson, Florida, resulted in the death of a 40-year-old man, Paul Smith, who was wanted for battery by strangulation. Bodycam footage shows the deputy attempting to stop Smith, who then drove off with the deputy's legs hanging out of the car window. The deputy fired an unknown number of rounds at Smith before administering life-saving measures, but Smith later died at the hospital. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the incident, and the deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave.
A 15-year-old autistic boy in California was fatally shot by a deputy after charging at him with a gardening tool, following a 911 call reporting the teen's aggressive behavior at home. Bodycam footage showed the confrontation, with the sheriff's department stating that the deputy was chased by the teen before firing. The incident has sparked calls for strengthening mental health support, and an investigation is ongoing.
Carol Stream police released bodycam video of the shooting that killed Isaac Goodlow, who was shot by officers after they entered his apartment in response to a domestic violence call from his girlfriend. The edited video shows officers entering the apartment, kicking open the door to Goodlow's room, and then firing shots. Goodlow's family has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the police, claiming his constitutional rights were violated. The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office is investigating the incident, and the police department plans to release the full body camera footage in the near future.
Bodycam video footage has provided insight into the deadly shooting at Lakewood Church, shedding light on the incident as law enforcement continues its investigation.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Florida released bodycam footage of a deputy firing his weapon at a suspect inside a patrol car after mistaking an acorn for a gunshot during a disturbance call in November. The deputy, Jesse Hernandez, resigned in December after an internal investigation found his use of force was not objectively reasonable. The investigation concluded that the suspect did not fire a weapon, and the sound Hernandez heard was likely an acorn hitting the roof of his car. The sheriff's office is using the incident as a training opportunity to prevent similar situations in the future.
Indiana police officers rescued five zebras, four camels, and a miniature horse from a burning semi-truck along Interstate-69, with bodycam footage capturing the dramatic rescue. The animals, en route from Florida to perform in Fort Wayne, were unharmed, and the officers involved were treated for smoke inhalation. The fire was attributed to equipment failure, and multiple law enforcement agencies participated in the rescue effort.
Elected officials in St. Louis have viewed bodycam footage showing a co-owner of Bar:PM allegedly shoving a police officer, leading to his arrest. The co-owner, Chad Morris, initially faced a felony charge of third-degree assault, but it was reduced to a misdemeanor. The source suggests that the police could have deescalated the situation and prevented the arrest. The footage was also shown to city officials, while local media was granted access to the real-time crime center at police headquarters.
Newly released police bodycam video shows a dramatic gun battle between San Diego officers and a suspect at a Ralphs supermarket, resulting in the suspect's death and a San Diego police sergeant being shot in the head. The incident occurred when officers responded to a stolen car report and attempted to confront the suspect, who was armed. The suspect opened fire, shooting the sergeant, but was ultimately killed by officers returning fire. The injured sergeant remains hospitalized.
