Florence releases dash, body camera video of constable-involved shooting

Florence police and Florence city officials released body camera and dash camera showing the traffic stop shooting of a driver Saturday night by a state constable riding with a Florence police officer.

The appears to show the driver putting the car in reverse and driving away despite the officers being in the path of the vehicle. At that point, shots are fired.

Florence mayor Stephen Wukela described the as "troubling," and said that it speaks for itself. He said that the Florence police officers involved followed protocol and will not face suspension or disciplinary action for their involvement. Florence Police Chief Allen Heidler confirmed the officers followed protocol, and while they are receiving counseling for the incident, they are not on leave.

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