
State Police release police body cam footage from the April 23rd officer-involved shooting of 33-year-old Joseph Taylor. The initial investigation reports Shreveport Police Officer Anthony Visciotti stopped Taylor’s ’94 Chevy Caprice for swerving in his lane. The officer sought to determine if the driver was impaired. At first, Taylor refuses to get out of his car; stating the officer has no probable cause…:
“Pennsylvania vs. Mimms Supreme Court case; I can order anyone out of a vehicle for any reason. I don’t need probable cause. If you make it more difficult than it needs to be, we can go that route…but man, I’m just trying to get you out of here quick,” Visciotti is heard saying.
Visciotti is assisted on the scene by other officers, who physically remove Taylor from his car. It’s at that point the officer spies the weapon…:
“He’s got a gun!! He’s got a gun! Get out!” (followed by sounds of struggle, then several gunshots, then distressed screams and groans)
LSP says Taylor was armed with a Glock 9mm, with an extended clip and modified to fire fully automatically. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. LSP Trooper Melissa Matey says Visciotti and the other officers are on administrative leave while their investigation continues…:
“We are still in the early stages of this comprehensive investigation, and our understanding of the incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed and reviewed.”
The CIBV is available to view here:
Hear an audio report here…
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