The Columbus Police Department late Tuesday released body camera footage just hours after an officer-involved shooting killed a 16-year-old girl. The girl has since been identified by a family member as Ma’Khia Bryant, reported local outlet 10TV. The video shows an officer approaching a driveway where a group of people were standing, soon after which Bryant, who can be seen holding a knife, appears to try to hit or stab another girl, who falls to the ground. Bryant then turns around and tries to hit or stab another girl who was near a car. The officer then opens fire at the direction of Bryant, after which she falls to the ground. A black-handled blade resembling a kitchen knife or steak knife appeared to be lying on the sidewalk next to her immediately after she was shot and fell. Investigators will determine whether the killing complies with state law that says “deadly …
Columbus Police Release Bodycam Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed 16-Year-Old Girl
April 20, 2021
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