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Arlington Releases Fatal Shooting Bodycam
Arlington police release bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting during mental health call.
In brief
Arlington police release bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting during mental health call. Arlington police released bodycam footage showing a 56-year-old man died after lunging at officers with a knife during a mental health call. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Arlington Police Release Bodycam
Arlington Police Chief Al Jones released body camera footage Thursday from a September 17 officer-involved shooting that left a 56-year-old man dead after he lunged at officers with a large knife during a mental health call.
David Eversole's Background
David Eversole had been making suicidal comments and had access to knives, according to details shared at a news conference.
Shooting Details
When officers entered the room, Mr. Eversole became very upset and pulled out a large knife. The officers gave him multiple verbal commands to drop the knife, but he did not comply.
Officer Response
In an attempt to de-escalate, an officer backed out of the room, lowered his weapon, but Mr. Eversole came toward him still holding the knife. The officer fired multiple shots at Mr. Eversole, striking him.
Medical Outcome
Officers performed first aid on Eversole until medics arrived. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died. No officers were injured.
Man at Door
A man seen greeting officers at the front door was not a peace officer, though he claimed to work in law enforcement. He yelled 'less lethal' in the video.
Prior Encounters
Police had responded to the residence four times before, though none involved Eversole. Two were medical emergencies, one was a 911 hang-up, and one was a mental health detention.
In short
Arlington police released bodycam footage showing a 56-year-old man died after lunging at officers with a knife during a mental health call.
