Police release video of deadly Arlington officer-involved shooting
ARLINGTON, Texas - Arlington released video of a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened earlier this month.
The shooting happened on Oct. 7 at the Blakey Apartments on E. Lamar Boulevard after officers got calls about a suspicious man who was looking into vehicles and possibly had a firearm.
The responding officers found 34-year-old Tony Coward lying on his back on the hood of a vehicle in the parking lot.
The video shows him pulling a gun from his waist and pointing it at the officers as they approach.
Two officers fired shots, killing Coward.
Police determined Coward also fired one shot during the altercation.
No officers were hit, and no one else was hurt.
The criminal and administrative investigations into the shooting are still ongoing.
The two Arlington officers who fired their weapons were placed on routine administrative leave.
They have since returned to work.