A body cam video reveals the events that transpired between University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing and Samuel Dubose, including the moment when the officer fatally shoots the reportedly unarmed African-American man, according to CNN.
Dubose, 43, was shot in the head and killed by Tensing earlier this month during a traffic stop a few block away from the university campus, as HNGN previously reported.
Tensing claims he was "dragged" by Dubose's vehicle following a struggle, and was therefore forced to fire his weapon. The police officer was indicted on a murder charge after Hamilton County prosecutor Joseph Deters conducted a detailed analysis of the body-camera footage. The footage, which was released at the press conference announcing the charge, clearly shows that the officer provided a false account of the incident.
Tensing can be seen falling in the video, immediately after he fires a single shot to Dubose's head, instantly killing him. The officer then chases after the vehicle, which was caused to accelerate by the victim's body, said Deters.
Dubose did "nothing violent" toward Tensing, Deters said, adding that the video shows Tensing falling because he had just shot Dubose.
"I think he (Tensing) lost his temper because Mr. Dubose would not get out of his car. He wasn't dragged. When you see it, you will not believe how quickly he pulled his gun and shot him in the head," Deters said, according to WCPO.
Deters further accused Tensing of misleading authorities investigating the incident. "Yes," he said in response to a reporter's question. "I think he was making an excuse for a purposeful killing"
Deters said at the press conference that the body camera video made all the difference in getting the indictment.
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