Police body-camera video particulars Star taking pictures that killed 39-year-old man

A brand new video from body-camera footage of a deadly police taking pictures in June reveals Star officers demanding 39-year-old Jeremy Banach to drop his weapon moments earlier than he was killed.

The Ada County Sheriff’s Workplace on Wednesday posted a video of body-camera footage, retailer safety footage and written descriptions of the incident. This was the primary time the sheriff’s workplace publicly launched body-camera footage, Ada County spokesperson Patrick Orr instructed the Idaho Statesman in an e-mail.

Banach was fatally shot after he pointed his weapon at officerswho approached him a few report of a stolen gun, within the Star Mercantile grocery retailer parking zone northwest of Boise, authorities have mentioned.

The video was posted sooner or later after the sheriff’s workplace introduced that the officer who shot Banach, Jason Woodcook, had been cleared of any wrongdoing. According to the Valley County Prosecutor’s OfficeWoodcook didn’t violate any insurance policies inside the sheriff’s workplace for taking pictures Banach.

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The video begins on the morning of June 15, with Star police responding to a report of a person performing erratically and refusing to depart a member of the family’s residence. The video reveals officers arriving on the residence and talking with Banach, who seems intoxicated, the Ada County Sheriff’s Workplace wrote within the video.

According to a blog post from the sheriff’s workplace Tuesday, forensic assessments confirmed Banach was intoxicated with fentanyl and methamphetamine on the time of the incident.

The video reveals cops speaking with Banach whereas he hides close to a shed within the yard. Banach then agrees to depart the property and adjusts a gun beneath his waistband. After Banach leaves, his member of the family informs police that Banach is carrying a gun he had stolen from their residence the night time earlier than.

“The report of the stolen gun, mixed with Banach’s habits, demeanor and historical past of drug abuse are regarding for officers,” authorities wrote within the video. “They start trying to find him.”

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Star police have mentioned they began a stolen firearm investigation over a report that he stole a gun, and positioned Banach close to the Star Mercantile parking zone. The video description confirmed they discovered Banach shortly earlier than 9:30 a.m.

Physique digicam footage reveals Banach strolling towards the doorway of the shop and getting stopped by Star Police Detective Jonathan Steele. Banach is seen strolling away from police whereas transferring what seems to be a gun beneath his sweatshirt.

Banach walks into the parking zone with Woodcook and Steele behind him, demanding that he drop the weapon a number of occasions.

“Jeremy, cease,” Steele mentioned to Banach. “Don’t do it Jeremy. Drop the gun.”

Retailer safety footage reveals Star Police Detective Ashley Turner arriving on the scene in a truck. Turner runs to the 2 officers, strolling subsequent to Steele. Steele and Turner are behind Banach’s left shoulder, whereas Woodcook is straight behind him.

Within the physique digicam footage, Turner warns Banach to cease strolling towards the residential space.

“Don’t make dangerous decisions or it’s going to go actual dangerous for you,” Turner mentioned within the video. “Don’t go towards these homes.”

As Banach approaches a residential space, the video reveals a girl standing in entrance of her residence.

“I do know it’s going to go actually dangerous,” Banach mentioned in response to Turner.

Banach then drops his sweatshirt, pulls out the handgun and brings it above proper shoulder — pointing it at Steele and Turner. The visuals finish, however Woodcook is heard firing 5 rounds at Banach.

In line with the video description, deputies safe Banach on the bottom and carry out first help, however shortly after he’s pronounced lifeless on the scene.