The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has recently released body-worn camera footage from a February incident involving an officer-involved shooting on Beatties Ford Road, near Lasalle Street. The video, which came to public attention this Monday, captures the events leading up to the shooting of Timothy Deangelo Moore by a CMPD officer.
The footage release follows an incident that occurred shortly before 11 a.m. on February 8, where Moore was allegedly engaging in drug activity. Authorities stated that members of CMPD’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) observed Moore manipulating a concealed gun by his waistband before re-concealing it, as reported by WBTV News. Officers who responded to the scene were informed that Moore was armed, which subsequently led to a confrontation.
Further detailing the intensity of the scenario, the video shows Moore pulling what appears to be a gun from his waistband and pointing it at the officers, as mentioned by WSOC-TV. Following this alleged action, the police discharged their weapons, which resulted in Moore's injury.
In the courtroom, Tim Moore, age 33, faced multiple charges related to the incident, including assault on a public official, and possession of a gun by a convicted felon. During a bond-setting hearing that happened days after the shooting, Moore appeared via video link. The case has garnered significant attention, with media outlets like WCNC Charlotte dedicating resources to review and report on the newly released video evidence.
As of now, further updates will be forthcoming as authorities and media continue to dissect and understand the chain of events that led to another controversial police shooting. The body cam footage crucially provides transparency into the actions of all involved parties that fateful day on Beatties Ford Road.
