# Arlington police release bodycam video from fatal shooting

> Arlington police to release bodycam footage from Sept. 17 shooting.
- Title: Arlington police release bodycam video from fatal shooting
- Summary: Arlington police to release bodycam footage from Sept. 17 shooting. Arlington police will release bodycam video of a 56-year-old man who lunged with a knife…
- Keywords: arlington police, bodycam video, fatal shooting, mental health crisis, arlington, september 17, 56-year-old man, knife, officer-involved shooting, news, local, police
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/arlington-police-release-bodycam-video-from-fatal-officer-involved-shooting
- Author: Tracy DeLatte
- Published: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arlington police, bodycam video, fatal shooting, mental health crisis, arlington, september 17, 56-year-old man, knife, officer-involved shooting, news, local
## Arlington police release bodycam video
Arlington police will release body camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting on Sept. 17.
## 56-year-old man lunged with knife
A 56-year-old man reportedly lunged at officers with a large knife while in emotional distress.
## Man died after hospital transport
The man died from injuries after being taken to the hospital; no police officers were harmed.
## Chief Al Jones holds news conference
Chief Al Jones will hold a news conference on Thursday morning to release the body camera footage.
## Shooting occurred at home
The shooting happened on Sept. 17 around 10:45 p.m. at a home in the 1700 block of West Lovers Lane.
## Man threatened to take his own life
Family members reported the man was in emotional distress and threatening to take his own life.
## Key takeaway

Arlington police will release bodycam video of a 56-year-old man who lunged with a knife during a mental health crisis, dying after being shot.