Graphic body camera video from deadly CMHA officer-involved shooting released

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland’s high public security officers offered an replace to a current lethal taking pictures involving a Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority officer.

Town’s director of public security Karrie Howard and Cleveland Police Chief Wayne Drummond offered remarks on Wednesday earlier than the video was launched.

“I guarantee town of Cleveland that this matter shall be topic to a full and sincere investigation performed by the Cleveland Division of Police,” Howard stated.

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority launched the video shortly after Cleveland’s police press convention.

Investigators beforehand stated the officer was initially dispatched to a name for help early Monday morning at Riverside Park on town’s West facet.

The video reveals the officer being flagged down by a person in his 30s, later recognized as Maalik Amir Roquemore, who then instantly attacked him.

Officers stated the officer fired his service weapon after his Taser was ineffective on Roquemore.

Paramedics took Roquemore to Fairview Common Hospital the place he was finally pronounced lifeless from a gunshot wound.

“This matter is at the moment beneath investigation with the Cleveland Division of Police power investigation group,” Chief Drummond stated.

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