Last Updated 2026-01-09 17:40 MST
It is always sad when someone dies.
Screenshots from Fox 9 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNnVbXPCEDU
Total elapsed time = 4.5 seconds
This is my analysis based on what I can see in the photos and video.
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The Honda Pilot is in reverse, backing out of the street where it had been blocking traffic.
There is an officer at the drivers door,
There is a second officer IN FRONT OF the car (yellow box).
There is a protester concealed from view at the passenger door
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The Honda Pilot is no longer in reverse
The wheels are now pointed directly at the officer in front, who is reaching for but has not yet drawn his weapon
The driver-side officer has his left arm through the window, right hand on door handle
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The Honda Pilot lurches into gear while the officer at the driver door has his arm inside the car.
The officer in front of the oncoming car is now drawing his weapon.
The protester at the passenger side is evading the new path of the car.
It is reasonable to assume, in the absence of direct testimony (so far), that the officer in front of the car saw his partner’s arm in the drivers window
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The Honda accelerates with wheels turning right
The officer at the driver door is still holding the door handle of the car.
The officer in front of the oncoming car is now pointing his weapon at the driver.
The protester at the passenger side has successfully evaded the new path of the car.
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The Honda accelerates with wheels turning right
The officer at the driver door has let go of the door handle to avoid getting dragged.
The officer who was in front has now dodged to the side of the car is pointing his weapon at the driver.
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From a different news source
The bullet hole is in the front windshield
This would indicate the Honda was aimed at the officer and that his life was at risk
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Additional Information on the office who fired his weapon
That officer had been previously dragged by a car during an arrest
His injuries required 30 stitches and months of recovery
(personal opinion)The officer could reasonably fear for his his life, and the life of his fellow officer at the driver door, based on his personal experience 7 months ago
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Additional bodycam footage of officer involved in shooting released 2026-01-09
The officer-involved walked around the car
He hears another officer order the driver out of the car
He turns back to assist and walks in front of car
Protester at passenger door yells “Drive, baby drive”
Honda driver accelerates, hitting officer
Honda driver shot
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