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Bodycam video released after fatal NYPD shooting
NYPD officers fatally shot man with cleaver on Lower East Side; bodycam video released.
In brief
NYPD officers fatally shot man with cleaver on Lower East Side; bodycam video released. NYPD officers fatally shot 54-year-old Wei Chan with cleaver on Lower East Side after he refused to drop weapon, per bodycam video released by Attorney General's Office. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Bodycam video released
New York Attorney General's Office released police body camera video from fatal shooting on Lower East Side.
Shooting details
Officers fatally shot 54-year-old Wei Chan who was armed with cleaver on August 16 at Ludlow Street apartment building.
Incident timeline
Officers responded to assault call, encountered Wei Chan holding cleaver, he refused commands to drop weapon, officers opened fire.
Outcome
Wei Chan died after being taken to hospital following shooting.
What it means
NYPD officers fatally shot 54-year-old Wei Chan with cleaver on Lower East Side after he refused to drop weapon, per bodycam video released by Attorney General's Office.
