DC Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Shooting, Sparking Protests

The footage shows officers fatally shooting Justin Robinson after he crashed his car, leading to community outcry and calls for justice.

Justin Robinson, a 26-year-old violence interrupter, was shot and killed by DC police on September 1 after crashing his car into a McDonald's.
Bodycam footage released on Monday shows officers surrounding Robinson's car and shooting him after he appeared to reach for an officer's gun.
Robinson's family and community members are demanding justice, arguing that the police response was excessive and brutal.
Protests erupted in Southeast DC following the release of the footage, resulting in several arrests and increased police presence in the area.
The incident is under investigation, with the involved officers placed on administrative leave and the case being reviewed by prosecutors.