# Arlington Releases Fatal Shooting Bodycam

> Arlington police release bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting during mental health call.
- Title: Arlington Releases Fatal Shooting Bodycam · Dallas Express
- Summary: Arlington police release bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting during mental health call. Arlington police released bodycam footage showing a…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/metroplex/arlington-police-release-bodycam-of-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-during-mental-health-call
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-02T14:00:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arlington police, david eversole, mental health call, officer-involved shooting, bodycam footage, arlington, texas, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Arlington police released bodycam footage showing a 56-year-old man died after lunging at officers with a knife during a mental health call.