The Brief
- Chief Al Jones held a news conference on Thursday morning to release body camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting on Sept. 17.
- Responding to a home on West Lovers Lane, officers shot 56-year-old David Eversole after he lunged at them with a large knife while in emotional distress.
- The man died from his injuries after being taken to the hospital; no police officers were harmed during the encounter.
ARLINGTON, Texas – Arlington police released body camera video and provided an update on an officer-involved shooting that ended with a man’s death.
The 56-year-old man was suffering a mental health crisis and reportedly lunged at officers with a large knife.
Body camera video released
What’s new:
Chief Al Jones identified the deceased man as 56-year-old David Eversole, who had been making suicidal comments and had access to knives. Four officers responded to the 911 call from another person in his home.…