Time for DA to release the video footage of MPD fatal shooting

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy October 28, 2016

By Ald. Michael Murphy - Oct 28th, 2016 03:12 pm

I am calling on Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to release the video footage of the officer-involved August 13th shooting of Sylville Smith.

The Milwaukee Police Department video is clearly a public record, and it should be released for the public to view.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Mentioned in This Press Release

People: John Chisholm, Michael Murphy, Sylville Smith

Government: Milwaukee Police Department

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