“Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial Identified in Fatal Shooting of Eddie Irizarry”

Mark Dial, the Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot a man in Kensington, has been identified. Eddie Irizarry’s family is seeking answers and demanding the release of body-worn camera footage. The incident occurred when Dial and his partner observed Irizarry driving erratically and approached his vehicle. Irizarry was shot multiple times by Dial after allegedly lunging at the officers with a knife. The family disputes the official account and claims that Irizarry was reaching for his wallet. The incident is currently under investigation. shooting-philadelphia-police-officer-mark-dial-kensington/13663603/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>6abc Philadelphia reported

The identity of the Philadelphia police officer responsible for the fatal shooting of a man in the city’s Kensington section has been revealed as Mark Dial, according to multiple sources from Action News. The victim, Eddie Irizarry, 27, was killed during the incident, and his family is demanding answers. Dial is a five-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and is assigned to the 24th District.

The initial reports stated that Irizarry was outside the vehicle when he was shot after lunging at the police officers with a knife. However, it has now been clarified by Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw that he was actually shot while inside his car. Outlaw emphasized that the information provided earlier was based on the best available information at the time and that they are committed to providing accurate and timely updates.

Dial and his partner were in a marked police vehicle when they noticed a Toyota Corolla driving erratically. They followed the vehicle as it made several turns and eventually drove the wrong way down a one-way street. The Toyota parked mid-block, and Dial’s partner approached the passenger side window while Dial approached the driver’s side. During the encounter, Dial’s partner reported that Irizarry had a weapon. As Irizarry turned towards Dial, the officer discharged his firearm multiple times, fatally wounding him inside the car.

Irizarry was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Two knives were found inside the vehicle, described as a “kitchen-style knife” and a “serrated folding knife.” It remains unclear if either knife was in Irizarry’s hand at the time of the shooting.

The family of the victim is calling for the release of the body-worn camera footage to the public. They expressed their frustration with the conflicting stories surrounding the incident and demanded answers. Irizarry’s aunt, Zoraida Garcia, stated that he suffered from schizophrenia and was reaching for his wallet when he was shot. She also mentioned that he always carried a small pocket knife, but it was nothing significant. The family wants the officers involved to come forward and provide an accurate account of what happened.

Officer Dial has received support from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and his lawyers are working to investigate the facts of the incident. A vigil was held by family members to remember Irizarry, where they continued to express their frustration and demand the truth about what really happened.

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