HPD Says It Won t Release Video Of Officers Fatally Shooting 16-Year-Old - Honolulu Civil Beat
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The Honolulu Police Department said Tuesday it won’t be sharing body camera footage of its officers shooting and killing a 16-year-old earlier this month.
“The Kalakaua Ave./Philip St. body worn camera videos and 911 recordings will not be released because the case involves juveniles,” department spokeswoman Sarah Yoro said in a statement.
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The Honolulu Police Department will not release body camera footage worn by the officers who shot and killed a 16-year-old boy because juveniles were involved, a spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday.
The department also won t release 911 recordings from the incident earlier this month, spokeswoman Sarah Yoro said. She didn t immediately respond to questions seeking additional information.
Iremamber Sykap, 16, was driving a stolen car that was linked to a crime spree, police said.
Chief Susan Ballard said previously the department was still reviewing footage from more than 50 officers. Since juveniles were involved, there would be limitations on what could be released, she said. Ballard said the other occupants of the car ranged in age from 14 to 22.
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