All articles tagged with #police bodycam footage
The Netflix documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor' examines the tragic death of Ajike Owens, a Black mother shot by her white neighbor in Florida, highlighting how police bodycam footage reveals the escalation of conflicts and questions the impact of stand your ground laws, which disproportionately affect people of color and can escalate violence. The film aims to shed light on systemic issues and advocate for change.
The family of a 13-year-old boy arrested at a Walmart in Summerville plans to pursue civil and legal action after viewing police bodycam footage of the incident, which their attorney, Marvin Pendarvis, described as an unnecessary escalation. The boy, who was selling Palmetto Roses, is facing charges of assaulting a police officer, but the attorney claims the video does not clearly show the boy striking the officer. Pendarvis is calling for accountability and a full investigation into the arrest, expressing concerns about over-policing and the criminalization of young rose vendors.
New police body camera footage shows Riley Strain greeting an officer just before he disappeared in Nashville. His bank card was found near the Cumberland River, and his last phone ping was on Gay Street. Strain was last seen at Luke Bryan's bar before being escorted out. His family is deeply concerned and eager for his safe return.
Police in Arizona captured Raad Almansoori, the suspect in the murder of a Queens woman at a Soho hotel, after a dramatic car chase and arrest captured on bodycam footage. A legal dispute has erupted between Arizona and Manhattan prosecutors over his extradition, with the Arizona prosecutor refusing to send him back to New York due to concerns about the Manhattan DA's approach to keeping him behind bars. Almansoori is also charged with violent attacks in Arizona and is being held without bail, confessing to the Manhattan murder and the Arizona incidents.
A 26-year-old man, Jean Descamps, died shortly after being discharged from a hospital in Oregon, despite being covered in scabs and sores and nearly unresponsive. Police bodycam footage shows officers wheeling him out of the hospital and later attempting CPR as he fell unconscious in the back of a police car. The hospital claimed there was 'no medical reason' for him to stay and diagnosed him with 'failure to thrive,' but he was later pronounced dead. The hospital has promised to 'do better' and is conducting an internal review. Advocates insist his death was preventable, and his family is seeking legal action.
Police bodycam footage reveals a heated argument between reality TV star Kim Zolciak and her estranged husband, former NFL player Kroy Biermann. Biermann accuses Zolciak of being a narcissist and claims she has been involved with other men. The argument escalated to the point where one of their children called 911. The couple has had multiple police visits since their separation, and a judge has ordered them to sleep on separate floors in their home. Financial challenges, including unpaid credit card bills and the potential foreclosure of their $6 million home, have added to their troubles.
Exclusive bodycam footage obtained by ABC News shows police swarming the home of YouTube parenting influencer Ruby Franke on the day of her arrest on child abuse charges. Guns were drawn as officers searched for her children, one of whom had escaped from the house of her business partner. Ruby's estranged husband is now fighting for custody of their four minor children, who are currently in the care of the state. The charges of child abuse could heavily impact the custody battle.
Reality TV star Teresa Giudice was caught on police bodycam footage offering a cop a 'family business card' during a traffic stop in New Jersey last April. The officer politely declined the card, and instead gave her a warning. Teresa's lawyer denied that the card was a 'do you know who I am' excuse, stating that it was a New Jersey State PBA card given to her by an acquaintance who is a law enforcement officer. This incident comes after Teresa's previous legal troubles, including a prison sentence for bankruptcy fraud and conspiracy. Despite ongoing family drama on Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa has stated that she has no plans to leave the show.
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's marriage is reportedly facing new challenges after comments they made about each other in police bodycam footage were leaked. The couple, who recently called off their divorce, are upset about the allegations made during the incident at their Georgia home in May. In the footage, Zolciak accused Biermann of locking her out of the house and claimed there was something "not right" about him, while Biermann called Zolciak a "narcissist" and accused her of having a gambling problem. The couple has not publicly addressed the videos.
Police body camera footage has been released showing officers confronting an 18-year-old gunman who went on a 10-minute shooting rampage in Farmington, New Mexico, leaving three elderly women dead and at least six other people wounded, including two officers. The footage showed the chaos as Farmington police and other law enforcement officers rushed to the area and confronted the gunman, who authorities said fired more than 140 rounds from an AR-15 rifle, one of three weapons he used during the attack, including two handguns. The gunman was fatally shot by police.
"Unrecord," an upcoming tactical FPS game, has released a demo showcasing its stunningly realistic graphics, likely achieved through the use of photogrammetry and a shaky cam technique. The game's bodycam aspect ratio and animation also contribute to its convincing look. However, the game's similarity to police bodycam footage has drawn controversy, and the developer has addressed concerns in an FAQ. No release date or platform availability has been announced yet.
Police have released bodycam footage from officers responding to a shooting at a Nashville school that left three 9-year-old children and three staff members dead. The alleged killer, Audrey Hale, was a former student and had been under care for an “emotional disorder.” Hale had left behind writings suggesting the attack had been mapped out beforehand in devastating detail. The killings marked the 19th deadly shooting at a US school or university this year alone and come less than a year after the attack in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers were murdered by a man armed with AR15-style rifles.