Bodycam Contradicts St Louis Police Killing of Teen Suspect

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Notably, the video does not clearly show [Emeshyon] Wilkins carrying a firearm or turning toward the officer. A lawsuit brought against the city claims that parts of a disassembled gun was found on Wilkins but no actual gun was found.

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Body camera video shows a St. Louis police officer shoot Emeshyon Wilkins in the back of the head as he fled, contradicting an earlier police statement.

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-- CBS Mornings (@cbsmornings.bsky.social) Apr 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM

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Cops lied!??

No on could have anticipated...

#1 | Posted by Wardog at 2026-04-14 09:56 PM | Reply

ACAB

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-14 10:02 PM | Reply

Of course it does.

#3 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-04-15 01:58 AM | Reply

Just a few bad apples.

#4 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-04-15 03:19 PM | Reply

There's a reason for the need of body-cams.

For example ...

Public Defenders: Body Cam Footage Shows Officer Planting Drugs (2017)
www.cbsnews.com

... The Office of the Public Defender has released body cam video they say shows a Baltimore officer planting drugs that resulted in an arrest.

The 90 seconds of body camera video has police investigating their own, but police officials say there is more to this story than a short video clip showing officers handling drugs.

They have released more video to back up their claims as they continue to investigate these serious allegations.

The footage in a Baltimore alley is clear, as it was recorded on police body cameras, but the reason why the Baltimore police officer appears to be planting drugs is not. ...

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-16 12:43 AM | Reply