The NYPD released body camera footage showing a police shooting incident where officers, after attempting to de-escalate with verbal commands over 30 times, were forced to discharge their weapons.
Police argued that the decision to fire was a last resort after Mickles charged at them with a weapon, highlighting that he had evaded law enforcement at every turn.
Public outcry erupted following the incident, particularly due to the gunfire injuring bystanders and the manner of Mickles' confrontation with police amid a fare evasion situation.
NYPD Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry emphasized officers' efforts to de-escalate, noting they deployed tasers three times before resorting to lethal force after Mickles charged at them.
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