DC police release body camera video of officer fatally shoot man seen wielding long gun on balcony

Police in Washington, D.C. recently released body camera footage showing the fatal officer-involved shooting of a man who drew concern from neighbors after allegedly wielding a long gun on his balcony.

Police said officers were directed to an apartment where they contacted Watson and made several attempted to speak with him and deescalate the situation. Watson went back inside the apartment, and as officers assessed the situation, returned with "what appeared to be a long gun," the department said. An officer on scene discharged a firearm, striking Watson.  After securing the apartment, officers began life saving efforts until D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported Watson to the hospital, where "after all life-saving efforts failed," he was pronounced dead.