Release of Body Camera Footage from a Police-Involved Firearm Discharge that Occurred on May 24, 2019 in the confines of the 105th Precinct
March 11, 2021
The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 24, 2019 in the confines of the 105th Precinct.
The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident.
All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body-worn cameras. The benefits of cameras are clear: transparency into police activity, de-escalation of police encounters and accountability for police officers, through an independent account of interactions between the police and the citizens they serve. Body-worn cameras serve as a vital part of ongoing efforts to increase trust between the police and all New Yorkers.