What happens when those sworn to protect and serve decide to walk away from a life-and-death situation? It’s a question that sits heavy with disillusionment, especially when viewing newly released body camera footage from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The footage shows two officers casually leaving the scene of a still-breathing gunshot victim, underscoring a troubling case of neglect. The incident, which took place on September 10, 2023, reveals a lack of urgency that raises alarm bells for many. While first responders are typically heroes in our society, these officers’ inaction starkly contrasts the efforts of their colleagues on-site. What might drive them to such reckless disregard? Join us as we delve deeper into this concerning event, revealing the layers and complexities that lie beneath the surface. LEARN MORE
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – First Alert 4 Investigates has obtained body camera footage showing two St. Louis Metropolitan Police (SLMPD) officers walking away from a still-breathing victim of a gunshot wound to the head because they did not want to take the call.
The footage contains the body camera video of several responding officers throughout their response to the incident. Law enforcement experts said the inaction of the first two officers is in stark contrast to the actions of the others on-scene. First Alert 4 is choosing to name only the officers accused of “reckless disregard” by the state.
The footage from Sept. 10, 2023, shows the response by former St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers Austin Fraser and Ty Warren to a 911 call placed by Urayoan Rodriguez-Rivera saying he planned to take his own life. First Alert 4 Investigates found the cases of Warren and Fraser this fall through a routine search of administrative hearing commission filings. A reporter’s open records request filed in October for body camera footage from the incident was fulfilled on December 18. Posted By Ghost