Deadly officer-involved shooting in Mayfair under investigation: police
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Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore provides an update on the officer-involved discharge in northeast Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA - A man was shot and killed by two police officers Friday, Oct. 2, after officers responded to reports that he was trying to break into homes on the 4100 block of Tyson, according to Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore.
What we know:
A police-involved shooting on the 7000 block of Frankford Avenue resulted in the death of 26-year-old Jamir Cave, according to family members on the scene.
Vanore said police received a 911 call just before 2:30 p.m. reporting a man attempting to break into residences on Tyson.
Officers were dispatched and, after being flagged down, identified the suspect on Frankford Avenue.
Officers chased the man, which ended in front of a store on Frankford Avenue.
Vanore said a physical confrontation occurred between the man and the two officers before firearms were discharged.
Both officers shot their firearms during the confrontation, Vanore said. Body cameras were activated and video from the block is available for review as part of the investigation.
Police say they are aware of a video circulating on social media, and it’s now part of their investigation into Friday’s officer-involved shooting in Mayfair.
We only showed part of the video, but in the video, you see police draw their weapon as the man is struggling with another officer who falls to the ground.
A knife was recovered at the scene near the man who was shot, Vanore said. Rescue arrived within a minute, but the 26-year-old was pronounced dead soon after.
Detectives and crime scene investigators were on the scene and an investigation was underway.
What they're saying:
Patrick Little, a local resident, said, "I heard the cop say it repeatedly, he must have said it about four or five times. Drop the knife…He didn’t drop the knife and six shots rang out."
Cave's mother, Ebony Boyd, said, "He should not have to go through this. It’s crazy. It hurts me so bad."
An aunt at the scene disputed the allegation that Cave was robbing homes but confirmed he had struggled with mental illness, saying, "The kid is a good kid but my nephew suffered from mental illness. He just was released from Einstein Hospital. We were trying to get him to go back to the doctor on Tuesday."
Family members said Cave had been missing all night prior to the confrontation.
What we don't know:
Additional details are expected as the investigation continues.
The Source: This article contains information from statements made by Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore, witnesses and the 26-year-old's family members.