BCSO releases video of deadly shooting captured on new body-worn cameras
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s office, for the first time, released video of a shooting that was captured on their deputy’s new body-worn cameras.
According to BCSO Sheriff Manny Gonzales, deputies were called to the southwest area of Albuquerque on Jan. 31 after a fight broke out and shots were fired.
"En route to the call, they both activated their cameras," Gonzales said.
Deputies said they located a man matching the description of the armed suspect, Ezekiel Mesa.
Deputies yelled out commands, but surveillance video shows Mesa running into someone’s backyard, then firing his weapon.
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"They stop, and finally you see the deputies move to a position of cover and tactical advantage," Gonzales said.
The deputies returned fire, killing Mesa.
BCSO reports that Mesa had a long criminal history, including domestic violence, drug trafficking and battery on a peace officer.