Jared Michael Billard : Bodycam footage: Man killed by CT officer aiming gun at police

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A man was shot and killed by a Colchester police officer after pointing a shotgun at officers, as per the Connecticut Office of Inspector General. Officer Kiruluss Wassef shot 33-year-old Jared Michael Billard, who had been acting erratically. Billard was seen grilling on the common deck area, displaying throwing knives, and pushing a tenant before the police arrived. The situation escalated quickly, with Billard yelling and pointing a gun at Wassef, who then fired one round at him. Billard was pronounced dead at the hospital, with the cause of death determined as a gunshot wound. The shooting is currently under investigation.

Man Shot and Killed by Colchester Police Officer in Home Incident

Last week, a tragic incident occurred in Colchester, England, where a man was shot and killed by a police officer during a disturbance at his home. The incident, which took place at 759 Norwich Ave., has left the community in shock and raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement officers.

Details of the Incident

According to reports from the Connecticut Office of Inspector General, the man, identified as 33-year-old Jared Michael Billard, emerged from the basement of his home and pointed a shotgun at the officers who had responded to a possible disturbance. Officer Kiruluss Wassef of the Colchester Police Department was the officer who fired the fatal shot.

Earlier in the day, Billard had been acting erratically, lighting a grill on the common deck area of the residence and engaging in confrontational behavior with a tenant. When police arrived at the scene, they found Billard in the basement apartment and attempted to speak with him behind a closed door.

Escalation of the Situation

Despite officers’ attempts to investigate the situation, Billard became agitated and demanded that they leave his property. The body camera footage released by Inspector General Devlin shows the tense moments leading up to the shooting, with Billard repeatedly shouting and making threatening gestures.

As the situation escalated, Billard could be heard racking a gun and shouting at the officers to leave. Moments later, he emerged from behind the door with a long gun pointed at Officer Wassef, who fired a single round at his chest in self-defence.

Medical Attention and Investigation

After the shooting, officers provided medical attention to Billard before he was transported to Backus Hospital in Norwich, where he was pronounced dead. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Billard died from a gunshot wound to the trunk, which resulted in a lung injury.

Inspector General Devlin’s office, along with the Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad and the New London Judicial District State’s Attorney’s Office, are conducting an investigation to determine if Officer Wassef’s use of force was justified in the incident.

Community Response

The tragic incident has sparked conversations within the community about police tactics and the use of force in such situations. Many residents are calling for transparency and accountability in the investigation to ensure that justice is served for all parties involved.

As the investigation continues, the community of Colchester mourns the loss of Jared Michael Billard and hopes for a resolution that brings closure to this heartbreaking event.