The Arlington Police Department has released relevant portions of body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 8, 2024 during a traffic stop along I-20.
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The video shows an APD officer firing his service weapon. It also contains profanity. Viewer discretion is advised.
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., an Arlington PD motorcycle officer conducting traffic enforcement along I-20 made a traffic stop on a vehicle that was driving erratically in the westbound lanes. The officer signaled for the driver to exit the highway as they approached Green Oaks Boulevard – but instead, the driver traveled across multiples lanes of traffic and pulled over on the left shoulder of the highway.
Once the officer made his way over to the left shoulder, he approached the driver – who has since been identified as 49-year-old Sean McKay -- and immediately instructed him to exit the vehicle.
A Kennedale Police officer who happened to be in the area saw the officer initiate the traffic stop and also pulled over to assist.
Based on his conversation with Mr. McKay and other factors he observed, the APD officer continued to instruct Mr. McKay to hand over his keys and exit the vehicle. Mr. McKay did not comply with those instructions.
Eventually, both officers went hands-on with Mr. McKay in an attempt to remove him from the vehicle. Mr. McKay resisted, moved into the front passenger’s seat, and retrieved a handgun.
The officers then drew their service weapons, pointed them at Mr. McKay, and gave Mr. McKay repeated commands to drop the weapon and show them his hands. Mr. McKay did not comply with their commands.
Based on Mr. McKay’s actions, the APD officer fired his service weapon three times, striking Mr. McKay.
The Kennedale officer did not fire her service weapon. Investigators do not believe Mr. McKay fired any shots.
The officers were not injured.
Mr. McKay was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased from his injuries.
Criminal and administrative investigations into the incident are ongoing.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., an Arlington Police officer conducting traffic enforcement along I-20 made a traffic stop near Green Oaks Boulevard on a vehicle that was driving erratically across multiple westbound lanes.
The vehicle pulled over and the officer made contact with the driver, an adult male. Based on their conversation and other factors the officer observed, he instructed the driver to turn off and exit the vehicle. The driver did not comply with those instructions.
As the officer continued instructing the driver to exit the vehicle, he noticed the driver was holding a firearm. The officer then gave the driver multiple commands to drop the firearm. The driver did not comply with those commands.
Based on actions taken by the driver, the officer fired his service weapon multiple times, striking the driver. The driver was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased from his injuries.
The officer was uninjured.
Investigators recovered the driver’s firearm at the scene.
As is standard procedure anytime an officer fires their service weapon, there are currently two investigations taking place:
- a criminal investigation led by the APD Homicide Unit that will review the entire incident and determine if any criminal offenses were committed
- an administrative investigation led by the APD Internal Affairs Unit that will determine whether officers followed department policies and procedures during the incident
Per department policy, the officer will be placed on paid administrative leave.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the deceased once next of kin have been notified.
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