JASPER, Texas — Jasper Police Department have released the body cam footage in the officer involved shooting of Elvin Land.
Editors note: Some viewers may find this video distressing
The video was posted to the Jasper Police Department's Facebook page with a statement saying "The Jasper Police Department is committed to transparency and accountability. Today, we are releasing the body-worn camera and in-car video footage of the officer-involved shooting that occurred this morning. We understand the community's concerns and the importance of sharing this information. We encourage the public to view the footage to gain a full understanding of the incident. As always, we are here to answer any questions and address any concerns you may have."
In the video, police highlight a timeline of events, saying that that at 5 a.m. officers went to 109 Parker Street to execute a signed "no-knock" warrant.
According to police, at 5:23 a.m. the door was breached and members of the SWAT made entry yelling "Jasper Police Department" as they made their way through the home before coming to a locked bedroom door. According to police once the bedroom door was breached, officers began taking fire from an unknown suspect inside the bedroom.
Two SWAT officers then returned fire, striking Land. Life saving measures were reportedly issued, but Land was pronounced dead at the scene.
At one point during the video you could hear an officer cry out that he was hit during the chaotic exchange.
That officer was taken by ambulance to Jasper Memorial Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
According to police, they later discovered a large amount of narcotics and several firearms inside the home after further investigation.
Texas Rangers with the Texas Department of Public Safety are doing an investigation of the shooting which is standard procedure when a police officer is involved in a shooting. Jasper Police will also be conducting their own internal review of the shooting.
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