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Body Cam Reveals Fatal Police Shooting | Washington DC News
Body camera footage has surfaced from a fatal police shooting at Fort Washington Park, showing an officer firing after multiple commands for a man to show his hands and drop a weapon. The 30-year-old victim, Alex Charles, died at the scene despite first aid; a handgun was found nearby. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is now investigating — marking the first time since 2021 that the state’s AG division has taken on a case involving the National Capital Park Police. Authorities have not yet named the officer involved, but they’ve backed releasing the video to foster transparency and…
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