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The Metropolitan Police Department has released body cam video on Wednesday of a man who was fatally shot by an officer during a reported domestic disturbance on Christmas Day in Northeast Washington. Police say Gerald Hall, 29, refused repeated commands to drop a knife he was carrying. Hall was shot by the officer and died from his injuries at an area hospital. A knife was recovered, according to police. The officers involved in the shooting were placed on routine administrative leave, and authorities say those officers were wearing body cameras which were reviewed as part of an investigation. Hall’s family claims the body cam footage authorities allowed them to watch disputes what police say actually occurred.
“On this video [you will] hear the officer say, ‘Put the knife down, put the knife down, put the knife down!’†said Q James, Hall’s cousin. “But you will also not see a knife in his hand to put down.” “I am absolutely certain — absolutely certain — that he did not have a knife,†Hall’s sister, Riquita McCain, said after watching the video. “I have no idea why that man shot my brother.†Hall’s family say his girlfriend is in the video and they say she tells officers he did not have a knife. The shooting took place in the 3200 block of Walnut Street, NE.
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When the stairs have Astroturf on them you know you're in for a good time.
Officers well done. Tragic but that's what happens when emotions get the best of violent people, they meet justice. May the family rest on his departure and find solace.
I know where to click before the red flag prompt appears.
when you call the police you are calling them to come execute whoever you are calling them on
you think cops gonna stay there getting stabbed to death cuz you are like NO NO NO
That hole in the wall is a perfect symbol as to what the household is like
Merry Christmas…I think Santa has a lil more than a lump of coal for you this year Dirtbag. 🙂
Dude was trying to blow the damn house up too by leaving the gas stove running?
Glad he's dead.
Funny how cops know how to kill and beat up people but have no knowledge of first aid
hahaha, :59 "he's still smiling"
BANG BANG Dead. Thank u officersðŸ‘
That chick is the dumbest bitch ever
Black officers matter
It's in the D.C. water
missed like 4 more people guys
Slugs for thugs
Hmmm believe the cops or believe the ghetto family that will defend their own at all costs.
She called them saying he had a knife then when he gets shot tries to say he didn't have one?…. idk why the family is now saying there wasn't a knife u can see it lol just admit ur relative is stupid as fuck to come out to cops with a knife .
Bitch, those cops did you a favor. That was a pice of shit boyfriend you have there.
For those that say no knife. Look at the right camera at 0:36 slow down to .25 speed.
Can someone pleeeease silence that dumbass chick.
That's even more annoying than any other thing going on in those police videos.
If the stupid bitch moves they might of had a chance to reason but he was too close to the girl for the cops probably. People are idiots
Anyone bearing a knife and wearing their pants like that should be shot
0:37 right camera, knife clearly in his hand while he's coming outside
Tuer les gens chez eux, comme ça , débiles de flics .
A call was made because the man had a knife and was threatening his family members with it. The police showed up to resolve the domestic incident, which unfortunately led to the man's death, as he did not put the weapon down when he was asked to. Before the shooting even happened, the man was putting hands on his family members and acting hostel toward them. Yet, when he was shot, they freaked out. I understand he is a family member, but he could have very well taken their lives… How can the family possibly defend him? Yeah, blood is blood, but if my blood is willing to take my life, I'm not defending them in any circumstance. It's a tragic ending, but one that could've been avoided had the man done what he was told to do.
Hes still smilin lol
What the police should’ve gave him was a BELT!!
PULL YOUR FUCKING PANTS UP!!!!!
ROFLMAO HES LAYING ON THE GROUND DYING AND STILL GOT HIS PANTS SAGGIN!!
Huh uh girl, you know I gots to be taking my fucken presents wit me!
Another innocent black man murdered for no reason makes me sick.
A violent BLack? NO way…….
Don't learn to control your self when it doesn't matter, you are going to act like a complete moron when it does.
The black people lies a lot when in trouble and then blame the law enforcement for the cause! Black colour skin doesn’t give you the right to commit crimes then make excuses and claim innocent! Bullshit!