AG’s Office Releases Footage in Fatal Police Shooting

Body-Cam and Dashboard Footage Released in Investigation of Kevin Harlfinger’s Fatal Encounter

In a critical development on the investigation front, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has publicized body-worn and dashboard-camera footage, along with radio communications tied to the police-involved fatality of Kevin Harlfinger, a 40-year-old resident of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County. This disclosure occurs in the backdrop of the distressing event that unfolded on December 28, 2023, on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge, N.J., drawing attention to the protocols of law enforcement engagement and the dire outcomes that can ensue.

The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is spearheading the probe into the circumstances leading to Harlfinger’s death during a late-night encounter with officers from the Cranford Police Department. This release of evidence aligns with the Attorney General’s Office’s commitment to fostering a transparent, fair, and impartial examination of incidents involving police fatalities, adhering to guidelines set in 2019.

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS