Los Angeles, CA - The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has released bodycam footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Eagle Rock neighborhood earlier this month. The video depicts the moments leading up to the shooting of a local author, who is married to the bassist of the band Weezer.
According to police reports, officers were responding to reports of a hit-and-run incident involving three suspects. While canvassing the area, they encountered the woman, who was allegedly armed with a handgun. The video shows the officers giving verbal commands before shots were fired.
The incident is currently under investigation by the LAPD's Force Investigation Division. The author's condition is currently unknown. The released video has sparked debate and scrutiny regarding police tactics and the use of force. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
LAPD Video Shows Confrontation with Author Before Shooting
Newly released police bodycam footage shows the moments leading up to a shooting in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. The video shows officers confronting a bestselling author, who is also the wife of Weezer's bassist. Police were in the neighborhood searching for suspects in a hit-and-run incident earlier this month. The woman was armed with a handgun during the encounter.
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