BB Gun or Real Firearm? Fort Wayne Shooting | Indianapolis News

Fort Wayne police released bodycam footage from a May 18th incident on Howell Street where officers responded to a mental health crisis involving a man with a gun — later revealed to be a BB gun. After three hours of attempts to de-escalate, officers fired into the home after believing the weapon was pointed at them, resulting in the man’s death. New footage shows him waving the rifle with finger off the trigger, adding complexity to the case. Investigations are ongoing by local and state authorities, with the prosecutor’s office set to review whether use of force was justified. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/22b387aac658e8f5