Long Beach Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Officer-involved Shooting – NBC Los Angeles

Long Beach Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Officer-involved Shooting – NBC Los Angeles

Long Beach police released a video Saturday detailing what led to the fatal shooting of a gunman.

The shooting occurred Nov. 19 in the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue after officers responded to a call of a man with a gun in the area. Upon arrival, officers found the man sitting on the steps of a church and repeatedly asked him to show his hands.

“Nobody wants to hurt you, okay? “We just want to see what you have in your hands,” an officer says to the man in the video.

After attempts to get the man to comply with orders failed, a hostage negotiation team and a mental assessment team were brought in.

“Nobody wants to hurt you or watch you do anything,” one negotiator is heard saying. “We do have help, but in order for us to help you, you have to follow our instructions, OK?”

Since attempts at negotiation failed, a SWAT team was called. After trying to work with the man for more than two hours, Long Beach police threw a stun grenade at the man, prompting him to point a gun at the officers.

According to police, there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and the officers. The man, identified only as Boyd in the Long Beach police video, died at the scene. A pistol was found near his body.

It is unclear whether any officers were struck by gunfire, but police said one officer was taken to a nearby hospital for unknown injuries.

After the shooting, a gun was recovered at the scene. (Long Beach Police Department)

“As with all officer-involved shootings, the department will conduct a full and thorough multi-stage review of the incident,” Long Beach police said in a statement. “The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will conduct an independent investigation into the incident, as it does all officer-involved shootings that result in injury or death.”

In a statement, Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said he had discussed the matter with LBPD Chief Wally Hebeish.

“I recognize the deep pain, sadness and strong emotions that the events of the night of November 19th caused for many in our community, members of the Boyd family and our first responders,” the statement said mayor. “As we face this moment, it is important that we remain committed to supporting transparency, accountability and the process of justice.”

“For critical incidents of this nature, multiple processes are in place to ensure a thorough and objective review,” he continued in his statement. “A multi-pronged investigation is being conducted by the Long Beach Police Department, along with an independent review by the LA County District Attorney’s Office, as is the case with all officer-involved shootings. Additionally, a third level of review will be conducted through the 2020 voters confirmed the recently appointed Police Oversight Commission and Office of Police Oversight. Importantly, this process includes input from our residents, gives the community a voice, and demonstrates a citywide commitment to transparency and accountability.

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