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Body camera shows Wisconsin officer hang from moving truck before deadly shooting
The officer clung to a moving tow truck for over two minutes before shooting Jonathan Otto, who ignored commands and was wanted for assault and strangulation, police said.
- Body camera footage released by Police in Milwaukee shows an officer clinging to a moving truck moments before a deadly shooting that occurred on March 12.
- After 35-year-old Jonathan Otto refused police orders to exit his truck, he started the engine and sped away while wanted on allegations of strangulation and assault.
- The officer clung to the driver's side window for over two minutes as the truck traveled about 30 miles an hour, repeatedly screaming orders for Otto to stop.
- Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said "the suspect continued to refuse these commands multiple times" before the officer fired one shot, striking and killing Otto.
- The 46-year-old officer with 21 years of experience was placed on administrative leave per department policy; Police continue investigating the incident.
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Officer hangs onto moving truck then kills driver
A police officer in Wisconsin held onto a moving truck after a man refused his order to get out. The officer shot and killed the driver while a passenger was sitting next to him. The incident is currently under investigation.
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