New video footage of the moments before the death of Derrick Clark, who was shot by a Clackamas County detective and an Oregon State Police trooper in Milwaukie after a car chase in June, was released on Friday.
Video confirmed Department of Justice officials' account that Clark did not comply with commands and had a firearm visible in his right hand as he got out of his car and took off running. Video also confirmed the family's assertion that Clark was essentially shot in the back, although an autopsy report still hasn't been released.
Clark raised his weapon in the air at one point as he was fleeing, which family members interpreted as his attempt to throw away the weapon. Before he had a chance to point the gun at anyone, the detective and trooper fired multiple shots toward Clark.
Video confirmed Department of Justice officials' account that Clark did not comply with commands and had a firearm visible in his right hand as he got out of his car and took off running. Video also confirmed the family's assertion that Clark was essentially shot in the back, although an autopsy report still hasn't been released.
Clark raised his weapon in the air at one point as he was fleeing, which family members interpreted as his attempt to throw away the weapon. Before he had a chance to point the gun at anyone, the detective and trooper fired multiple shots toward Clark.