The moment of the shooting was not recorded because the officer's body camera was not operating at the time, police said. Oppenheimer alleged that the non-operating body camera was part of a police effort to cover up what he called a "cold-blooded murder." Attorney Michael Oppenheimer, who represents O'Neal's family, said the video showed officers taking "street justice into their own hands." Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President Dean Angelo said it was important the public not rush to judgment of the officers involved in the shooting. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the officer's body camera could have been deactivated when the stolen Jaguar slammed into his squad car and set off the air bags.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 06, 2016 03:22 UTC