Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city will release body camera video showing officers fatally shooting Thurman Junior Blevins after all witnesses have been interviewed. State law allows authorities to release body camera video before the investigation is complete if they decide it benefits the public. But agencies typically wait until the case is closed, arguing that releasing the video too soon could undermine their investigation.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota B-C-A has released the names of the two Minneapolis police officers involved in the fatal shooting. Officer Ryan Kelly has been with the Minneapolis P-D since 2011 and Officer Justin Schmidt has been on the force since 2014. Both are on administrative leave. Officers Kelly and Schmidt were wearing body cameras during the incident Saturday night on the city’s North Side. B-C-A agents continue to interview witnesses and gather evidence in the case. Investigators say a gun was found near Blevins body.