FPD Releases Bodycam Footage Of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

The Findlay Police Department has released the bodycam footage of the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on October 28th.

At a news conference at the Findlay Municipal Building, Police Chief James Mathias said the officer acted appropriately when he returned fire after being fired upon by the juvenile suspect.

“I’m extremely proud of all of our officers, sworn and civilian personnel, for the work that they do each and every day for the citizens of Findlay, Ohio.” “We promote a safe and secure community through fair and professional policing.”

“My thoughts and prayers go out to all that were part of this critical incident as a department and also the loss of a life.” 

The other officer on the scene did not fire his weapon.

Police say the gun the juvenile used to shoot at the officer was recovered at the scene. 

Both are on leave as the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation continues its investigation.

Below is a description of the incident from the police department and the bodycam footage is at the bottom of the story.

The police department said, On October 28, officers were dispatched to Bernard Park (1105 Bernard Ave.) for a report of three juveniles consuming alcoholic beverages.

Officers arrived and located the three juveniles at the park.

During the investigation, a male fled on foot and an officer pursued.

During the foot pursuit, a male juvenile suspect discharged a firearm at the pursing officer.

The pursuing officer returned fire, striking the juvenile suspect.

Officers on scene immediately rendered first aid.

The juvenile was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital and later to a Toledo area hospital in critical and died the next day.

The Lucas County Coroner’s Office identified the teen as Kalvin Darapheth, 17.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was contacted and has been leading the investigation.