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Bodycam Release Date 2/8/2024 Arkansas - Following an officer-involved shooting on Monday morning, a Conway Police Department officer has been placed on paid administrative leave, as announced by the Arkansas State Police. The incident took place when the Conway Police Department and Faulkner County Sheriff's Office were executing a search warrant at the residence of Allen Seibert, 78, in the 3700 block of U.S 64 West. Seibert was pronounced dead at Conway Regional Hospital at approximately 9:46 a.m. It is reported that Seibert answered the door holding a firearm, leading to the officer firing their weapon. #police #shooting #conway

Bodycam Release Date 2/6/2024 Seattle, WA - On Nov 22, 2023, in the vicinity of the intersection between 4th Avenue South and South Lucille Street, at approximately 2 p.m., law enforcement authorities discovered a stolen vehicle that was suspected to be connected to both a drive-by shooting and a burglary incident. As the officers attempted to halt the vehicle, it swiftly accelerated and fled the scene, prompting a pursuit with the assistance of the King County Sheriff's Office air support, which aided the Seattle police in tracking down the car. A video recording of the incident reveals the car recklessly driving onto the sidewalk. Eventually, the officers managed to corner and immobilize the vehicle on Airport Way South. The male individual who was operating the stolen car was apprehended and taken into custody, while a female passenger was identified and subsequently released. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the course of these events. Upon searching the vehicle, law enforcement officers discovered multiple firearms, as well as three unharmed dogs. The canines were not injured during the incident. The 32-year-old male driver was subsequently arrested and booked into the King County Jail on charges of investigation related to the drive-by shooting, eluding law enforcement, and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Bodycam Release Date 2/6/2024 - The body camera footage reveals the fatal encounter that occurred on October 22, 2021, resulting in the death of Yordany Rodriguez Perez, a 25-year-old suspect, and the hospitalization of two officers. According to officials, the incident originated from a dispute between Rodriguez Perez and another individual, which escalated to Rodriguez Perez pursuing and firing shots at the other person. When the officers arrived at the scene, Rodriguez Perez had lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree in the vicinity of Northwest 25th Street and 92nd Avenue. As the two officers cautiously approached Rodriguez Perez's car with their firearms drawn, he unexpectedly opened fire on them. The recently released bodycam footage shows the arrival of a third officer, Daniel Vilarchao, in his marked Doral Police car. As Vilarchao attempts to exit his vehicle, he is immediately met with gunfire from Rodriguez Perez, prompting him to return fire. The video captures Vilarchao firing through the windshield, discharging his pistol from inside the car as bullets penetrate the vehicle. At one point, Vilarchao is struck and begins to bleed, with drops of blood visible in the footage. Despite his injury, Vilarchao manages to reload his weapon, exit the car, and once again discharge his handgun at the suspect. His hands are seen covered in blood as he utilizes his radio and reloads his weapon for a second time. Officials state that Rodriguez Perez, still armed, fled to the parking lot of a nearby business, while Vilarchao and another officer continued to engage him with gunfire until he was eventually struck and fell to the ground. Rodriguez Perez succumbed to his injuries, while Vilarchao sustained a facial injury that required surgery but ultimately made a full recovery. Officer Johnny Beautelus was also shot in the arm during the incident, and a bystander in a delivery truck was struck in the leg by a bullet. #doral #police #shootout #florida

Bodycam Release Date 2/2/2024 Marion County, Florida - Four individuals were involved in a tragic incident in Marion County, resulting in three fatalities and one person in critical condition. The incident began when Kendra Boone, a 33-year-old woman, attempted to take the keys of an elderly woman at Forest Plaza in Silver Springs. Although Boone was unsuccessful in obtaining the keys, she proceeded to try and enter the woman's vehicle. Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene and instructed Boone to go to the back of their patrol car. However, while the deputy momentarily stepped out of the vehicle, Boone took advantage of the opportunity and entered the driver's seat. Despite the deputy's efforts to remove her from the car, Boone managed to speed away, initiating a pursuit with law enforcement. During the chase, Boone drove recklessly, reaching speeds exceeding 100 mph and making multiple U-turns. Tragically, as she attempted to pass a semi-truck on the right shoulder of East Highway 40, Boone lost control of the stolen vehicle and veered into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a pickup truck. The impact resulted in the deaths of Boone, the pickup truck driver, and one passenger. Another passenger in the truck sustained critical injuries and is currently fighting for their life in the hospital. The Florida Highway Patrol and Marion County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident. #police #bodycam #theft #florida #patrolcar #accident #chase

Bodycam Release Date 2/2/2024 Detroit, MI - In an incident on 12/20/2023, a man was fatally shot by Detroit police and an officer was injured during a traffic stop on the west side of the city. The police officers from the Gang Intelligence Unit pulled over the driver after witnessing him fail to use a turn signal at a light. Upon discovering that the driver did not have a license, they asked him to exit the vehicle. However, the driver attempted to flee in the car, leading to an altercation where an officer's leg was caught in the vehicle and he was dragged for about 20 yards. Despite attempts to use a taser, it failed, and the suspect continued to drag the officer in reverse. Fearing for his life, the officer fired at least one shot, striking the driver in the upper chest. The driver was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The injured officer was also taken to the hospital but is expected to recover. During the investigation, a Glock firearm with an extended magazine and a Glock switch was found in the car, along with narcotics and other illegal substances. A passenger in the vehicle was initially detained but has since been released. It was revealed that the driver was out on bond for previous charges related to a stolen vehicle and carrying a concealed weapon, which violated the conditions of his bond. #police #shooting #detroit #glock #ois #suspect #michigan

Bodycam Release Date 2/2/2024 Austin, TX - On 1/21/2024, an incident unfolded in northeast Austin when 26-year-old Jose Reynaldo Martinez-Argueta allegedly went on a stabbing spree, resulting in the death of a woman and leaving two others with life-threatening injuries. The Austin Police Department swiftly responded to the scene, where they found Martinez-Argueta brandishing a knife inside a residence on Uttimer Lane. In a video capturing the encounter, three officers can be seen firing their weapons at the suspect, ultimately injuring him. Martinez-Argueta now faces serious charges, including murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is currently being held in jail on a combined bond of $3.1 million. #police #policeshooting #austin #texas #knife #stabbing #ois #victim #JoseReynaldoMartinezArgueta

Bodycam Release Date 2/1/2024 North Charleston, SC - Multiple reports were made to the police regarding gunshots heard behind a Marathon gas station on the night of December 26. Upon arrival, officers discovered an armed individual, later identified as Winston Dunham, approximately 50 yards away from the gas station. More officers joined the scene and engaged in a lengthy conversation with Dunham, urging him to surrender his weapon. However, during the negotiations, Dunham allegedly aimed the gun at the officers multiple times and eventually fired at them. In response, the officers returned fire, resulting in Dunham sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. He passed away at the scene shortly after midnight on December 27, as confirmed by the Charleston County Coroner's Office.

Bodycam Release Date 2/1/2024 Washington DC - On 1/24/2024, Clifford Brooks, a 41-year-old man from Northeast D.C., was fatally shot by a police officer after a mental health intervention. The incident took place at the intersection of N. Capitol Street and New York Avenue, resulting in a significant emergency response. The Metropolitan Police Department expressed their condolences to the family, acknowledging the tragic nature of the situation. The officer involved in the shooting had undergone crisis intervention training and had made extensive efforts to de-escalate the situation before resorting to the use of force. #police #washingtondc #shooting #suspect #ois #bodycam #gun #firearm #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcrisis

Bodycam Release Date 1/29/2024 Pittsburg, PA - The video starts with the distress calls made to 911 and is subsequently followed by the initial interaction between Officer Keith Edmonds and Jim Rogers. Tragically, Rogers passed away a day after being tased by a Pittsburgh Police officer who was investigating a report of a stolen bicycle in Bloomfield on 10/13/2021. In an effort to seek justice, an Allegheny County Grand Jury was presented with testimonies; however, no charges were ever filed against the officers involved. Although four officers were terminated from their positions, three of them have since been reinstated. Officer Edmonds is currently striving to regain his employment through an arbitration hearing. In April 2023, the Rogers family and the City of Pittsburgh reached a settlement, with the city agreeing to provide a compensation of $8 million. #police #bodycam #taser #jimrogers #suspension #lawsuit #breaking

Bodycam Release Date 1/26/2024 Houston, Texas - Charges have been officially filed against Broderick Rax, a 39-year-old suspect who was shot by a Houston police officer on Sunday evening at 8435 Tidwell Road. Rax is facing charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a controlled substance in the 177th State District Court. Unfortunately, a booking photo of Rax is currently unavailable as he remains hospitalized in stable condition due to the gunshot wound he sustained during the incident. The officer involved in the shooting, Officer G. Chappell, was sworn in as an officer in July 2019 and is currently assigned to the Northeast Patrol Division. The HPD Special Investigations Unit, led by Sergeant M. Ynosencio and supported by Detectives V. Praxedes, J. Kosler, T. Vaca, and O. Flores, provided additional details regarding the incident. According to their report, HPD officers were patrolling the area of 8400 Tidwell Road when they noticed a black Lincoln sedan parked near a business that had visible "No Trespassing" signs. The officers observed that the vehicle remained in that location for an extended period of time, prompting them to initiate a trespassing investigation. The uniformed officers approached the driver's side of the Lincoln and discovered a male, later identified as Broderick Rax, sitting in the front driver's seat. They informed Rax that they were conducting a trespassing investigation and immediately noticed a strong smell of marijuana emanating from his vehicle. Despite the officers' instructions, Rax refused to comply and exit the vehicle. He continued to resist their orders as they attempted to remove him from the car. During the struggle, the officers noticed a firearm within the male's reach on the driver's side floorboard. In an effort to detain Rax, the officers deployed their conducted energy devices (Tasers), but unfortunately, these had no effect on him. As the struggle persisted, one of the officers witnessed Rax reaching for the gun. In response to this imminent threat, the officer discharged his duty weapon, striking Rax once. Subsequently, the suspect fled from the vehicle and sought refuge inside the nearby business. However, officers were able to apprehend him and take him into custody. Following the incident, the officers immediately provided first aid to Rax, ensuring that he received the necessary medical attention. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details will be released #houstontx #houstontexas #police #shooting #policeshooting #marijuana #trespassing #ois #taser #suspect #firearm #gun #breaking #BroderickRax #hpd

Bodycam Release Date 1/23/2024 RIVERSIDE, CA – On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at approximately 1:48 a.m., Riverside Police Officers assigned to the Field Operations Division conducted an occupied vehicle check in an apartment driveway along the 3600 block of Banbury Drive, located in the La Sierra neighborhood of Riverside. During the contact, the suspect driver produced a firearm and an officer-involved shooting occurred. Officers immediately began life-saving measures until paramedics with the Riverside Fire Department arrived. The suspect was then taken to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Force Investigations Detail responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. They are being assisted by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigations, Riverside County Sheriff – Coroner’s Office, along with the Riverside Police Department’s Robbery – Homicide Unit and Forensics Unit. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The suspect driver has been identified as 26-year-old Ryan Joseph Smith of San Bernardino. #riverside #police #shooting #dashcam #bodycam #ois #policeshooting #bmw #gun #december2023 #nsfw #breaking #sanbernadino #firearm #officer #suspect #RyanJosephSmith SUPPORT: Please support us by subscribing, sharing and commenting. Obtaining bodycam videos and keeping up with the latest releases in addition to the editing to save our viewers time takes a lot of effort and time. We thank you and appreciate any and all donations. https://www.patreon.com/PoliceLens https://www.buymeacoffee.com/policelens

Bodycam Release Date 1/24/2024 Longview, WA - The Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team has reported that a woman was fatally shot by Longview Police on 1/1/2024 after she aimed a gun at them in the early hours of Monday morning. The incident unfolded when authorities received a distress call just before 5 a.m. regarding a man who claimed that a woman was both attempting suicide and had physically assaulted him at an apartment in Longview. Upon arriving at the scene, officers safely evacuated the man from the premises. However, moments later, the woman emerged from the apartment and brandished a handgun, prompting three police officers to open fire. Tragically, the woman, identified as 29-year-old Katelynn Rose Smith from Longview, succumbed to her injuries and passed away at the location. #longview #police #washingtonstate #shooting #bodycam #ois #suspect https://www.patreon.com/PoliceLens https://www.buymeacoffee.com/policelens Please support us by subscribing, sharing and commenting. Obtaining bodycam videos and keeping up with the latest releases in addition to the editing to save our viewers time takes a lot of effort and time. We thank you and appreciate any and all donations.

Bodycam Release Date 1/25/2024 Palm Desert, CA - On Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:45 a.m., deputies from the Riverside Sheriff's Palm Desert Station were dispatched to the 49000 block of State Highway 74, Palm Desert, regarding the report of a burglary in progress. The reporting party advised they were hiding in a bedroom but could hear someone inside their residence. Upon arrival, deputies located an unsecured door and entered the residence. Deputies located and detained one subject when a second subject appeared from a back room armed with a knife. Deputies gave commands to drop the knife, but the suspect refused, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred. Deputies provided medical aid, and the suspect was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other detained subject was transported to the station, interviewed, and later released. #police #policeshooting #ois #bodycam #palmdesert #sanbernadino #knife #suspect #burglary #911 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/PoliceLens https://www.buymeacoffee.com/policelens

Bodycam Release Date 1/25/2024 Phoenix, AZ - On 1/11/2024, Phoenix police exchanged gunfire with a male homeowner during a wellness check at a home near 33rd and Taylor streets which resulted in the fatal shooting of the man. #police #shooting #policeshooting #bodycam #ois #arizona #phoenix #suspect #gun #firearm #wellnesscheck SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/PoliceLens https://www.buymeacoffee.com/policelens

Bodycam Release Date 1/25/2024 Ocala, FL - On 6/3/2023, Robert Francisco Gonzalez, a 41-year-old man, tragically lost his life after an encounter with the Ocala Police Department (OPD). The incident unfolded when OPD received a distressing call from Gonzalez's mother, expressing concerns about her son's suicidal threats. Providing crucial details about Gonzalez's appearance, location, and vehicle, she sought immediate assistance. In response, officers swiftly arrived at the parking lot of the Home Depot store in Ocala, situated near Interstate 75. Approaching Gonzalez's vehicle on foot, the officers engaged in dialogue, attempting to defuse the tense situation. However, despite their efforts, Gonzalez brandished a handgun and fired at the officers. In self-defense, the officers returned fire, tragically resulting in Gonzalez's demise. Thankfully, none of the officers sustained any injuries during the incident. #opd #police #shooting #policeshooting #ocalafl #ocala #ois #bodycam #dashcam #shootout #gun #firearm #homedepot #breaking

Bodycam Release Date 1/26/2024 Phoenix, AZ - On 1/12/2024, a man, identified as David Epaloose, aged 38, has been arrested and booked into jail in connection with a shooting incident involving Phoenix police officers. The charges against him include aggravated assault and resisting arrest. The incident occurred when officers responded to a domestic violence call at an apartment near 1400 East Brill Street. The caller reported that her cousin's boyfriend was attempting to enter the apartment by forcefully kicking the front door while holding a knife. However, before the officers arrived, the man fled the scene and was spotted walking into an alley. The officers, upon reaching the area, identified a man whom they believed to be the suspect. They issued commands to him, but he failed to comply and instead moved away from the officers, eventually running away. The officers pursued him, and during the chase, two of them used less-lethal tools in an attempt to apprehend him. However, when the man reached the area of 15th Street and Brill Street, he produced a handgun and pointed it at the officers. The officers continued to use less-lethal tools as they made their way through the neighborhood. At approximately 8:17 p.m., one of the officers discharged his duty shotgun, striking the man, while simultaneously another officer drove a marked patrol Tahoe at the man, also striking him. The man was eventually detained near 14th and Brill streets and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The officer who drove the patrol Tahoe at the man also sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. It was later determined that the handgun used by the man was actually a pellet gun designed to resemble a semi-automatic handgun. The investigation revealed that the individual who initially attempted to force entry into the apartment was not the same person who fled from the officers and pointed the handgun at them. #phoenix #arizona #breaking #police #accident #gun #phoenixpd #shooting #lessthanlethal #domesticviolence #suspect #DavidEpaloose #dashcam SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/PoliceLens https://www.buymeacoffee.com/policelens