On March 9, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office put online body‑worn camera footage and related information that it says shows an officer‑involved shooting from Jan. 22, 2026. The agency warned that the clip includes gunfire, strong language and graphic material, and urged viewer discretion. The sheriff's office says the footage makes public material it considers central to understanding what happened during the incident.
Sheriff's Office Posts Footage and Warning
According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, the department released the body camera video with a clear notice that "viewer discretion is advised," along with a short explanation that it is connected to the Jan. 22 officer‑involved shooting.
Records, Contact Info and Next Steps
The Facebook post mainly points people straight to the video. For anyone who wants official documents or needs to follow up with questions, the Sheriff's Office directs the public to the contact information on its county site. That page lists the office address along with phone numbers used for media inquiries and public records requests, as set out on the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office.
Past Releases and Local Coverage
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office has shared body camera clips from earlier incidents, which local outlets have then used in their reporting. News 9 has previously run Pottawatomie County bodycam footage, and Good Morning America highlighted KOCO's 2018 coverage of a deputy rescue that was also captured on a body camera.
What To Expect Next
Reviews that follow officer‑involved shootings often take time. Agencies typically collect and review audio, video, forensic reports and witness statements before prosecutors decide whether any criminal charges are appropriate. Transparency projects and local reporting have detailed how departments compile those case files and handle releasing records while an investigation is still open, a process that can stretch from weeks into months depending on the scope of the case, 10News found.
Residents who want to view the Jan. 22 footage or request related records can go to the sheriff's Facebook page and follow Pottawatomie County's public‑records procedures. The sheriff's office website lists the office address and phone numbers for records and media requests, and the Facebook reel linked above contains the March 9 video post and advisory.
