DC police release bodycam video of deadly shooting involving Violence Interrupter Justin Robinson

Bodycam video shows DC violence interrupter's fatal shooting

The family of Justin Robinson, a Violence Interrupter in D.C., decided to allow police to release the bodycam video showing his encounter with officers. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu has the story.

WASHINGTON - Body camera footage released by D.C. police Monday shows the moment officers shot and killed Justin Robinson, a Violence Interrupter for the city, during an incident at a Southeast McDonald’s last week.

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The footage was made public following community pressure for its release. While a statement from the Mayor’s Office initially indicated that Robinson’s next of kin did not want it shown, the family reversed their decision over the weekend.

At a vigil held on Friday, some of Robinson’s family members called for the "full release" of all body camera footage from officers on the scene.

DC police release bodycam video of deadly shooting involving violence interrupter

Body camera footage released by D.C. police Monday shows the moment officers shot and killed Justin Robinson, a Violence Interrupter for the city, during an incident at a Southeast McDonald’s last week.

The incident began when police responded to a call about a car crash at the McDonald’s on Marion Barry Avenue.

DC police discuss bodycam footage of deadly officer-involved shooting

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith discussed the release of bodycam footage that shows the moment officers opened fire on Justin Robinson, a Violence Interrupter for the city.

Upon arrival, officers found Robinson unconscious in his car in the drive-thru, with a gun on his lap. Backup was called, and officers say that as Robinson started to wake up, they repeatedly asked him to put down the weapon.

Police claim that Robinson attempted to grab an officer’s gun, leading two officers to open fire. Robinson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Robinson's sister is demanding justice and the release of the full, unredacted body camera footage.

"I watched the video over and over and over again," she told FOX 5. "There is a reason why we chose not to release the video because we want you guys to see the whole video. We want you to hear my story first."

Community calls for release of body cam footage after man fatally shot by DC police

Today marks exactly a week after an officer-involved shooting in D.C. left a man dead. The community is now coming together calling for justice, asking for the full police body-worn camera footage to be released.

In response, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that, in all fatal officer-involved shootings, the entire footage is posted online, though parts may be redacted to protect the identities of witnesses and bystanders.

The community has rallied around the Robinson family, with nearly a thousand people signing a Change.org petition calling for "Justice for Justin."

The two officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave.

Watch the bodycam videos below. Please be advised that the footage may contain sensitive material.

DC Police bodycam footage reveals fatal shooting of Violence Interrupter Justin Robinson

The following content may contain graphic or violent imagery: Body camera video released by D.C. Police shows the moment officers fired shots at Violence Interrupter Justin Robinson.

FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu contributed to this report.

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