Haven't seen anything on this. Cops appear pretty aggressive approaching the guy, not sure if they can tell if he had the knife at that point. Probably still be alive if he had stayed on the ground after the first shots instead of going after the cops again.
Surprised the first protest over the shooting wasn't until yesterday. Family cancelled another protest after they were granted access to the body cam footage.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police have released body-worn camera footage of the officer-involved shooting on August 30th that killed William Rich.
Cedar Rapids Police officers were dispatched to the 5500 block of 6th St SW following calls for service regarding violent domestic issues.
Video shows officers encountering Rich who is holding a knife before a struggle ensues. The officers yell at Rich to get back and fire shots him after he moves at them with a knife. Then, Rich gets back up and moves towards the officers again with the knife still in hand. Officers yell at Rich to get back down before the second round of shots are fired.
According to Chief Jerman, the officers shot at Rich following protocol after he refused to obey orders.
Surprised the first protest over the shooting wasn't until yesterday. Family cancelled another protest after they were granted access to the body cam footage.
Cedar Rapids Police release bodycam video of shooting that killed William Rich
According to Chief Jerman, the officers shot at Rich following protocol after he refused to obey orders.
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Cedar Rapids Police officers were dispatched to the 5500 block of 6th St SW following calls for service regarding violent domestic issues.
Video shows officers encountering Rich who is holding a knife before a struggle ensues. The officers yell at Rich to get back and fire shots him after he moves at them with a knife. Then, Rich gets back up and moves towards the officers again with the knife still in hand. Officers yell at Rich to get back down before the second round of shots are fired.
According to Chief Jerman, the officers shot at Rich following protocol after he refused to obey orders.