St. Paul police release body camera footage from shooting of Lowertown murder suspect

Murdock continues to ask the officers, “Why did you shoot me?”

The officers turn Murdock onto his stomach and handcuff him. When the officers ask him, “Where were you hit, buddy?” Murdock doesn’t react as the officers pull the sweatshirt over his torso. Then the officers shout for paramedics to be brought over. Murdock was flown to HCMC in Minneapolis, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Along with the footage, St. Paul police sent out a press release in which St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry said it was “a very sad time for our city and the families of those affected by the loss of a loved one.” are”.

“We are committed to transparency and accountability for our actions and hope that releasing these videos will help answer some of the questions people have,” Henry said. “The families, our community and our officers will continue to be our priority as this independent investigation moves forward.”

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an investigation into Murdock’s shooting. Asked why officers decided to shoot, spokeswoman Jill Oliveira said, “Any information about the motive is part of the BCA’s active investigation.”