Our Paris police officers, who place themselves at risk every day, and our citizens, deserve a more complete picture, the City said in a released statement. JUST IN: Bodycam footage released of Paris officer-involved shooting of Coco Carico, Walter Butch Hufnagel of Paris || Obituary, North Lamar senior, Cason Blease signs letter of intent || Content sponsored by Quality Care ER, Man accused of kidnapping a missing Collin County woman allegedly used fake name and lied about being married, Sulphur Springs ISD evacuates elementary school after bomb threat. Warning: This video is unedited and contains graphic images and language. SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The City of Paris released their version, including 20 minutes of unseen footage, from the fateful night an officer-involved shooting left one person paralyzed and another tased and charged. Now, new body cam footage resurrects old. High 71F. As a result of Mr. Carico brandishing a rifle, the officers feared for their safety as well as for the safety of Mr. Caricos girlfriend, who was also present and in Mr. Caricos line of fire. Im gonna blow my ******* brains out right here.. @2021 - All Right Reserved. Officers added they located another female with gunshot wounds to her legs. KXII reached out to the Texas Rangers, who found the shooting to be justified in their investigation and the District Attorneys office. Why would you shoot a man in the back that is threatening suicide. Carico says he was in a mental health crisis after he rolled his truck and got a ride home. Body camera footage from Paris officer-involved shooting raises questions. According to Curtis Garrett of the Paris Police Department, officers responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 1600 block of 34th Street N.E. Paris police didnt want Coco to shoot himself. In the video, Carico said someone else was driving, but police said they traced the car back to him. Is that true? RECALL: Honda expands recall of Honda Talon ROVs RECALL: BISSELL Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums recalled RECALL: Fisher-Price, Kids2 re-announce recalls of millions of RECALL: Gas ranges recalled due to serious risk RECALL: Blood pressure medicine recalled over cancer risk. He went up that way like he was headed towards 36, said a witness to officers on the scene. Then the latter part of the videos are just them processing the scene. He says he was in crisis. Then blame Coco. Another sought. The driver had fled the scene, but officers traced the abandoned vehicle to Colton Carico. Officer: You can quit being a jack*** to me cause Im trying to come talk to you. The first shooting happened just after 12:30 this morning. Almost exactly one year after the shooting, the bodycam footage from a Paris police officer who shot and, subsequently, paralyzed a man has been released. At all? We didnt alter, edit, or add context like the police are stating.. Tornado watch remains in effect for parts of East Texas until 4 p.m. eExtra News has obtained the footage and it can be found by clicking here. Paris Police responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Hubbard St at 11:08 a.m. on May 19, 2022. What was the procedure and criteria to clear Officer Bristow for the shooting? It doesnt matter if Coco pointed the weapon at someone or not its a tense situation and Coco escalated on top of all the other mistakes Coco chose to do that night. Texas Rangers investigating Paris police officer-involved shooting, Bonham man dead after being ejected from tractor, OSBI: Remains of child recovered in Grady County, Sherman man in prison for sexual assault of a child, Marshall County girl found safe, biological mother to be charged, sheriffs say, OG&E announced fuel charge increase for residents, Texas man arrested for returning stolen items, police say. He went up that way like he was headed towards 36, said a witness to officers on the scene. Officer Bristow: Not a white male wearing all black? Furthermore, after a presentation by the state attorney generals office, a Lamar County grand jury also cleared the involved officer by issuing a no bill on the case in December of 2021, the City said. The following video below is the full footage released by the Paris Police Department. Prior to that is the video of his wrecked truck and people trying to figure out how to tow it out, the drive to my sons house, the conversation of Derek Bristow trying to get my son to come outside of his house and do a field sobriety test 45 minutes or more after he had already been home. Merritt sees things a little differently from the City. Email Captain Danny Huff or call 903-737-4134. The dad should have been tossed for his actions. Walter Butch Hufnagel of Paris || Obituary, North Lamar senior, Cason Blease signs letter of intent || Content sponsored by Quality Care ER, Man accused of kidnapping a missing Collin County woman allegedly used fake name and lied about being married, Sulphur Springs ISD evacuates elementary school after bomb threat. The man was later identified as Colton Coco Carico, a local musician in the Paris area. All of this could have been avoided by Coco himself. Mental health issues or not, a gunman is a gunman. around 9:30 p.m. A young woman who saw her friend fatally shot by police in Paris at the weekend has said there was no need for them to open fire. Officers ordered him to drop the rifle multiple times, but he would not comply with those commands. He wasnt allowed his, said Cindy. Stop commenting and go play Call of Duty or watch John Wick movies all these tactical know-it-alls seem to get their knowledge from that. Officers ordered him to drop the rifle multiple times, but he would not comply with those commands. News 12 reached out to the Paris police department for comment but did not receive a call back. All rights reserved. The City of Paris 135 SE 1st Street Paris, TX 75460 903-785-7511 PARIS, Texas (KXII) - The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer involved shooting in Paris Tuesday. The father the son the girlfriend all need some rehab. Colton Carico: Well, somebody drove me, but they disappeared.. The City supports the Police Department and its officers and is confident that both the facts and the law support its officers in this case. When officers arrived, they found an 18 year old man laying in the road that had been shot multiple times. Officer: Have you been drinking any tonight? nonviolent scene. To view the entire video released by the Carico family on YouTube, click here. It has come to the Citys attention that an edited version of a police officers body camera footage in regard to a shooting incident has been released on social media, along with misleading and inflammatory comments, city officials stated. KXII reached out to the Texas Rangers, who found the shooting to be justified in their investigation and the District Attorneys office. To combat the misinformation the City believes has been spreading, the Paris Police Department has released the officers entire bodycam recording with limited editing to protect the confidential personal information of 3 rd parties, as opposed to the abbreviated version that has been posted elsewhere on social media, the City said. I needed my legs so much. Walter Butch Hufnagel of Paris || Obituary, North Lamar senior, Cason Blease signs letter of intent || Content sponsored by Quality Care ER, Man accused of kidnapping a missing Collin County woman allegedly used fake name and lied about being married, Sulphur Springs ISD evacuates elementary school after bomb threat. Officer Bristow: Not a white male wearing all black? You can see that here. Im sorry, said Caricos girlfriend. The Texas Rangers found the shooting to be justified in their investigation and a state grand jury also cleared Bristow of any charges in December. This footage was released by the Carico family after an attorney for Coltons father, Joey, got it during proceedings for charges he faced from that night. At all? Paris Interim Police Chief Randy Tuttle says officers were called to 19th St. Northwest around 9 p.m. for a shooting. Officers repeatedly and politely requested Mr. Carico come speak with them about the accident which he initially refused to do. I miss walking around, just getting out of bed, you know and standing up, said Carico. Caricos family and attorney hope what happened that fateful night in June will start a conversation about mental health that sparks widespread change. In the ensuing weeks, the matter was thoroughly investigated by the Texas Rangers, who found the shooting to be justified. JUST IN: Bodycam footage released of Paris officer-involved shooting of Coco Carico. French media are reporting that people have been WHEN THE LAW SAYS STAND, YOU DO NOT PLAY WITH A GUN. The male juvenile suspect has been identified but not located. Local crime reports and news in Lamar County and Paris, Texas. I love and respect officers, but this one was trigger happy and waiting for a chance to shoot someone. 3. Had he gone inside and killed himself (and others before offing himself), then these same people would be screaming, Why didnt the police do something!. At the very least, the family could have temporarily removed the guns from the property since Coco was depressed/suicidal. In connection with this statement, and so that a more complete picture is presented, the Police Department will be releasing the officers entire body-cam recording with limited editing to protect confidential personal information of 3rd parties, as opposed to the abbreviated version that has been posted elsewhere on social media. Man dead, Paris Police officers on leave after shooting Council may approve $3.5M for water system improvements Clarksville resumes search for police chief . That complete picture, they said, begins with the full, unedited version of the bodycam footage. Formally from Paris, I dont believe the man should have been shot in the back. Here is the statement released to News 12 by the City of Paris on Monday night: It has come to the Citys attention that an edited version of a police officers body camera footage in regard to a shooting incident has been released on social media, along with misleading and inflammatory comments. The video shows Bristow returning to the house and eventually making contact with Colton Carico. The level of incompetence, brutality and downright cowardice that characterizes American policing is mystifying, Merritt explained. Officials with the City of Paris, along with attorney Lee Merritt, are both speaking out about the officer-involved shooting of Coco Carico, a local musician in Paris. He called me and was like, come pick me up, and thats all I know, and he is my boyfriend, and at the same time, I dont want to lie. According to the footage from Paris Police Officer Derek Bristows body camera, on the night of June 1st, 2021, he first arrived at a truck rolled over and empty. 4. Copyright 2022 KXII. Officers located the owner/driver of the vehicle at his residence and conducted a welfare check on him, Garrett said. The family sent the following statement to KXII: The reason we started the video where we did is because my son posted it on YouTube and could only upload 15 minutes of it. They sent the statement below to KXII on Monday: It has come to the Citys attention that an edited version of a police officers body camera footage in regard to a shooting incident has been released on social media, along with misleading and inflammatory comments. Caricos girlfriend: No, no one likes being called a **** or a jack***.. All rights reserved. The video shows Bristow returning to the house and eventually making contact with Colton Carico. The City will have no additional comment at this time. It is an entire 15 minutes with no editing. Paris Police releases unseen body camera footage from officer-involved shooting, Bonham man dead after being ejected from tractor, OSBI: Remains of child recovered in Grady County, Sherman man in prison for sexual assault of a child, Marshall County girl found safe, biological mother to be charged, sheriffs say, OG&E announced fuel charge increase for residents, Texas man arrested for returning stolen items, police say. Officers arrived at Mr. Caricos home, where Mr. Carico eventually appeared at the door. @2021 - All Right Reserved. Copyright 2022 KXII. Next, the video shows Carico stepping back inside the house while the police explain to his girlfriend they would like to perform a sobriety test on him. around 9:30 p.m. Garrett said the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, walked away from the scene prior to the officer's arrival. Family said it themselves he has mental health issues so whos telling what hes going to do. take the guns away get them help so they do not pull a gun out on officers . According to Police, officers responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 1600 block of 34th Street N.E. And if its a reasonable response, the officer should not be blamed or punished for responding that way. Was Officer Bristow given any further training or counseling after the incident? Paris Police said they responded to a shots fired call in the 300 block of East Grove Street around 12:15 a.m. Its beyond their ability.. The City supports the Police Department and its officers and is confident that both the facts and the law support its officers in this case. Designed and Developed by 1st Street Media. The City will have no additional comment at this time.. Colton Caricos girlfriend: No, I havent. In connection with this statement, and so that a more complete picture is presented, the Police Department will be releasing the officers entire body-cam recording with limited editing to protect confidential personal information of 3rd parties, as opposed to the abbreviated version that has been posted elsewhere on social media. Paris: Breathing Problems: Paris Emergency Medical Servic: MED2: Enroute: 17:22: 865 Deshong Dr: Paris: Transfer: Paris Emergency Medical Servic: MED3: Scene: 12:34: 3055 NE Loop 286: Paris: Long Distance Transfer: When officers arrived, they said they found a 39-year-old female laying in the yard. It was a white male wearing all black, black hoodie.. Travelers wait behind the police tape at the Gare du Nord train station, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 in Paris. Chief's Welcome -. The City of Paris issued a statement Monday night, saying officers feared for their safety after Carico displayed the rifle, creating a very clear and present danger.. PARIS, Texas (KXII) - A Paris woman has been charged with murder after confessing she shot and killed a woman early morning Friday. During the investigation, the owner/driver brandished a firearm which resulted in an officer involved shooting, said Officer Curtis Garrett. Officers reportedly charged her with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after she admitted to shooting the two females. Our Paris police officers, who place themselves at risk every day, and our citizens, deserve a more complete picture. eExtra News reached out to Caricos mother and Officer Bristow and received no response. The following video below is the full footage released by the Paris Police Department. The suspect was provided first aid at the scene by officers and emergency medical responders, and subsequently transported by Care-Flight to a Dallas area hospital. 2. WARNING: Explicit and disturbing content. Police are searching for Justin Cuba, a black male born on April 9, 1988, about 5 foot 9 inches and 188 pounds, and Carmen Cuba (aka Carmen Taylor) white female born on Sept. 12, 1984, about 5 foot 4 inches and 210 pounds. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/V9JXbeEflko. We have 3 different body cam videos of that night. Copyright 2022 KXII. Deflect the blame all you want but this isnt the cops fault. In the ensuing weeks, the matter was thoroughly investigated by the Texas Rangers, who found the shooting to be justified. In connection with this statement, and so that a more complete picture is presented, the Police Department will be releasing the officers entire body-cam recording with limited editing to protect confidential personal information of 3rd parties, as opposed to the abbreviated version that has been posted elsewhere on social media. A police department in Texas is releasing body camera footage of an officer-Involved shooting, which resulted in the suspect being paralyzed. After a few minutes of conversation, the footage catches up to where Caricos family starts the video, just before he comes out with a rifle and points it at himself. Within 24 hours after the city released its statement about the June 1, 2021, officer-involved shooting, which addressed misleading and inflammatory comments, MyParisTexas was given a copy of the full and unedited footage from the nights incident. 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