Baltimore Police Shooting: Officer's Perspective

Baltimore police release bodycam footage of fatal shooting; officers involved in administrative leave The Baltimore Police Department has released bodycam footage of a shooting incident that occurred on May 14th, resulting in the death of a man named Louis Jackson. The video shows Jackson firing at police cars and charging at an officer with a gun. The Police Commissioner described the situation as tragic for all parties involved. Officer Sharod Watson spotted someone shooting at his patrol car, leading to a U-turn. Officer Mark Rankine, responding to the call, discovered his vehicle had been hit. Jackson, aged 46, then ran towards Watsons car with a revolver aimed at the officer. Despite Watsons commands to get on the ground, Jackson continued advancing and firing his weapon. Police reported Jackson fired four shots, and Watson returned fire with three. Rankine arrived later and fired five shots. Jackson fell and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The officers involved are on administrative leave and have been offered counseling. Federal authorities are investigating the recovered revolver, which had its serial number scratched off. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e333bb3158bb015f