Body camera shows officer hang from moving truck before deadly shooting
By Bella Van Lanen
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MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Milwaukee police released body camera video of the moments before a deadly police shooting, that shows an officer hanging from the side of a moving truck.
The shooting happened on the city’s south side near South 15th and West Grant streets around 10 a.m. on March 12.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections told WISN 12 News Otto was wanted on allegations of assault and strangulation, so police tried stopping Jonathan Otto to arrest him.
The officer clung to the driver’s side window as the truck traveled several blocks, Norman said. The officer gave multiple commands for the suspect to stop and warned he would shoot if the suspect did not comply.
“The suspect continued to refuse these commands multiple times,” Norman said. “At this time, the officer discharged his firearm, subsequently striking the suspect and finally stopping the truck.”
Otto, 35, died.
The 46-year-old officer with 21 years of experience was placed on administrative leave, per department policy. He was treated for non-fatal injuries.
Watch the full video released by Milwaukee police, on its YouTube page.
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