The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has released body-worn camera footage of a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on June 13, 2024, in Woodbridge, NJ. The incident involved the death of Karl Gregory, 46, from New York. This release is part of ongoing efforts to maintain transparency and accountability in police actions.
Incident Overview
According to the preliminary investigation, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance involving an armed individual. When officers arrived, they encountered Gregory, who was reportedly involved in a domestic dispute and was observed discarding a firearm into a nearby dumpster. After a foot chase, officers Steven Ferreira and Ryan Castro discharged their firearms, fatally wounding Gregory. A handgun was recovered near him.
Context and Investigation
The release of this footage is pursuant to the policies established by the Attorney General’s Office in 2019 to ensure fair and transparent investigations of fatal police encounters. These policies require that footage from such incidents be made public, following a review with the deceased’s family.
The footage is a crucial component of the ongoing investigation conducted by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). As per New Jersey law, all deaths that occur during police encounters must be investigated by the Attorney General’s Office, with the findings presented to a grand jury to determine if criminal charges are warranted.
Community and Legal Implications
This incident, like others before it, raises important questions about police use of force and the measures necessary to protect both law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. The Attorney General’s commitment to transparency aims to foster trust and accountability within the community, ensuring that investigations are thorough and impartial.
For those interested in viewing the released footage, it is available on the Attorney General’s website and other platforms committed to public transparency.
Further Information
For more details on the investigation process and to view the bodycam footage, you can visit the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General’s official page and ABC News.
