Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Washington D.C. police have released bodycam video shows the moment officers shot dead an 18-year-old black man after he allegedly brandished a gun during a police chase - sparking further protests across the city.
Deon Kay died on Wednesday after he was shot in the chest by a Metropolitan Police officer identified on Thursday as Alexander Alvarez.
Authorities said Kay was one of two people who fled on Wednesday afternoon when approached by uniformed cops investigating reports of a man with a gun near the 200 block of Orange Street.
Police Chief Peter Newsham said officers had seen a livestream video on social media of a man with a gun and recognized him from 'previous contacts.'
He said Kay was 'validated gang member' from the area and had had multiple brushes with the law in the past.
During the foot pursuit, Kay allegedly pulled out a weapon, prompting the officer to open fire in response, the MPD said.
Activists from the "Sunrise Movement" rallied outside DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's home on Thursday morning.
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Washington D.C. police have released bodycam video shows the moment officers shot dead an 18-year-old black man after he allegedly brandished a gun during a police chase - sparking further protests across the city.
Deon Kay died on Wednesday after he was shot in the chest by a Metropolitan Police officer identified on Thursday as Alexander Alvarez.
Authorities said Kay was one of two people who fled on Wednesday afternoon when approached by uniformed cops investigating reports of a man with a gun near the 200 block of Orange Street.
Police Chief Peter Newsham said officers had seen a livestream video on social media of a man with a gun and recognized him from 'previous contacts.'
He said Kay was 'validated gang member' from the area and had had multiple brushes with the law in the past.
During the foot pursuit, Kay allegedly pulled out a weapon, prompting the officer to open fire in response, the MPD said.
Activists from the "Sunrise Movement" rallied outside DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's home on Thursday morning.
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