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Birmingham Police Release Hospital Shooting Footage | Birmingham News
Birmingham police are releasing body cam footage from a fatal shooting that erupted in a hospital parking deck after an officer pursued a suspect who allegedly assaulted a McDonald’s employee — the confrontation turned deadly when the suspect grabbed the taser, prompting the officer to fire his weapon. The officer, with seven years on the force and now on administrative leave, is under internal review before findings go to prosecutors. Chief Pickett stressed transparency amid community outcry, vowing to release footage responsibly while honoring the gravity of the loss and public demand for…
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