Police released bodycam video Saturday showing the final moments of a woman who was shot and killed as she approached an officer with a knife in Lauderhill. Watch NBC6 free wherever you are. It was around p. Friday when Lauderhill police said officers got a call for service "in which a first name and location were provided," but "the call disconnected before further information could be obtained.
The officer who responded knocked on the apartment identified in the call, which was Scott's, but no one answered, authorities said. As the officer was leaving, he saw Scott outside his police vehicle. This is where bodycam video begins, showing a woman in a red sweater, sweatpants, beanie and slide sandals walking slowly toward the officer with a large knife in her hand. She points it toward him, video shows, as the officer radios, "Send me units.
I got a female with a knife in her hands. He says to Scott, "Put it down ma'am," then screams, "Put it down now! He says "put it down" once more before he fires three shots. Scott clutches her chest and collapses onto the grass. Scott was taken to Broward Health in critical condition, according to Lauderhill Fire-Rescue Department, where she was later pronounced dead.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement FDLE investigates police shootings, per protocol, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. In a news release Saturday, Lauderhill police said: "To ensure transparency, the Lauderhill Police Department has released body-worn camera footage from the involved officer.
However, this remains an ongoing investigation, and we are working closely with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to ensure a thorough and impartial review. The decision to release this footage underscores our dedication to fostering trust and openness with the community we serve. We acknowledge the gravity of this event and understand the questions and concerns it raises. Our department remains committed to engaging with the community, listening to your voices, and being as forthcoming as possible while respecting the integrity of the investigative process.
