Maryland Attorney General Michael Stein announced the public release of dashboard and body‑camera video that captured a fatal police shooting in Suitland, Maryland, on September 23, 2026. The footage, which had not been available to the public until today, shows the moments leading up to the shooting involving Prince George’s County police officer identified as Officer Davis.
The released material includes both the patrol car’s dashboard recording and the officer’s personal body‑camera footage. Together, the videos provide a continuous view of the incident from the police vehicle’s perspective and from Officer Davis’ point of view. The Attorney General’s office made the decision to publish the recordings in order to increase transparency surrounding the use of lethal force.
In conjunction with the release, the Attorney General’s office opened a new investigation to examine Officer Davis’ conduct during the shooting. The inquiry will assess whether the officer’s actions complied with departmental policies, state law, and constitutional standards. The investigation will be conducted by the Attorney General’s Criminal Justice Division in coordination with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s internal affairs unit.
The shooting resulted in a death and had been the subject of public interest and speculation since it occurred. Prior to today’s announcement, no official video evidence had been made available to the media or the community. By providing the recordings, the Attorney General aims to allow an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter.
The release of the footage and the launch of the investigation underscore the Attorney General’s commitment to oversight of law‑enforcement actions in Maryland. The public and interested parties are expected to monitor the progress of the investigation as it proceeds through the state’s legal and procedural channels.