One Injured in Early May Police Shooting: SAPD Releases Bodycam Video

San Antonio Police Department has released body camera footage of a police shooting that took place in May. The incident, which occurred on May 6 at the 15600 block of Knollhollow, left one person injured. The video was released on Sunday.

According to reports, the police received a call about a disturbance involving a gun. One of the residents had allegedly been threatening their neighbor. The suspect reportedly went in and out of the home several times before taking position behind a vacant police cruiser and aiming the rifle at officers on the street.

The video released by the police shows the suspect firing a long gun in the neighborhood with police presence. In the video, the officers can be heard trying to negotiate with the suspect. They repeatedly ask him to put the rifle down and walk towards the sound of their voice. They tell him it’s alright and that they are there to help.

However, after multiple shots were fired, the police can be heard yelling at the suspect to put the gun down and get away from the car. They then tell him to get on the ground. The police shot the 22-year-old suspect in the shoulder, and officers administered first aid before taking him to the hospital.

Police Chief William McManus said that the footage also includes the 911 call made by a woman who said, “He went into his house and got this big gun. He pointed it at us, and we had to reverse out of the street.” McManus added that a photo of the gun was also made available in the video, which was released to the public.

The incident has received a lot of attention, given the current climate of police brutality and concerns about the use of excessive force. The video released by the police has sparked a lot of controversy and debate on social media, with some people supporting the actions of the officers, while others are critical of their use of force.

Overall, the police shooting that took place in San Antonio in May has sparked a lot of discussion and debate. The body camera footage released by the police has shed some light on the incident, and people on all sides of the issue are closely examining the video and the events that led up to the shooting.