Release of Body Camera Footage from a Police-Involved Firearm Discharge that Occurred on November 13, 2017

November 29, 2017

Today, the New York City Police Department released body camera footage captured by two police officers who discharged their weapons on November 13, 2017 in the confines of the 48th Precinct. Two officers responded to a call of an assault in progress with a knife at 1974 Hughes Ave, Bronx at approximately 7:47 PM. The officers encountered two female victims in the lobby who had sustained knife wounds. The officers then confronted Cornell Lockhart, a 67-year-old male, in the lobby. He was armed with a knife in his right hand. After repeatedly commanding Mr. Lockhart to drop the knife, both officers discharged their firearms, striking Mr. Lockhart. The officers fired their weapons 9 times. Mr. Lockhart succumbed to his injuries.

The two body-worn camera videos can be downloaded and viewed by clicking on the links below:
Officer #1
Officer #2