Bodycam video reveals details in K9 arrest of armed suspect in St. Louis County
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St. Louis County, MO - A controversial arrest caught on camera is fueling intense debate in north St. Louis County.
A viral video shows a police K-9 mauling a man who appears to be trying to walk away. The police say there’s more to the story, and they’ve released bodycam footage to back up their claim.
The 911 call to police was about a man allegedly waving a gun and ends with a violent takedown by a k-9 unit. Now, with multiple video angles and official audio released, this case is raising questions from both sides of the badge.
According to the 911 calls, a nearby bar owner reported the man had a gun and was waving it at customers.
Once the man was fully restrained, the dog was pulled off.
Police say they recovered a loaded firearm on the suspect. The man’s mother believes the incident was not justified, and she’s demanding answers.
Monica Graves said, “Once unconscious, the dogs continued to bite him. It seems there was no justice,” Monica Graves said.
The department says the incident is under internal review.