An Oklahoma City police officer was told to turn off his body camera after 15-year-old Stavian Rodriguez was fatally shot. Five are charged in his death.
The mayor went on to clarify that his role as mayor prohibits him from directing city employees or making personnel decisions in regards to the Oklahoma City Police. He explained that concerned citizens must reach out to the City Manager. I recognize this can seem counterintuitive, but it is the law under which I must operate, wrote Holt.
The Oklahoma City Manager can be contacted at (citymanager@okc.gov).
Read the Mayor s Full Statement Below
Officer-involved shootings - especially those that end in death - are inherently tragic events that leave only sadness in their wake. The loss of life is felt deeply by the family and friends of the deceased. Fear is left behind in communities that disproportionately interact with law enforcement. Our officers are left with scars they never wished to have. We are all left with questions that may never be answered.