The Murfreesboro Police Department in Tennessee has released footage from body-worn cameras of officers neutralizing a knife-wielding man who had attempted to rob a deli and an armored truck.
The video depicts the successful de-escalation of Steven James Murphy, 44, as he aggressively charged towards an officer during the incident on Tuesday night.
The department reported that Murphy first approached the driver of the armored truck at an ATM shortly after 9 p.m.
At that point, the driver drew their gun and Murphy ran to Jason’s Deli in the Oaks Shopping Center where he demanded money from staff members before chasing them as they tried to escape.
When police arrived, they ordered Murphy to show his hands, however, he refused and advanced toward them with knives raised in both hands.
“Drop it! Drop it now!” the officer is heard saying.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has stated that the investigation into the shooting of Murphy is still ongoing. TBI agents are diligently collecting evidence and conducting interviews in order to determine the series of events leading up to the incident.
Once all investigative findings have been gathered, they will be shared with the District Attorney General for further review and consideration.
It should be noted that TBI’s role is strictly fact-finding and does not involve determining any justification for the officer’s actions.
The officer involved in this case, Adam Claiborne – a five-year veteran – has been placed on administrative leave pending completion of the investigation.
Murphy was transported to a hospital but did not survive; no other injuries were reported.
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