ACLU, NAACP Calling for release of Jamar Clark Shooting Video

The Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and the Minneapolis NAACP are taking legal action in hopes of forcing authorities to release video recorded on the night of the officer-involved shooting of Jamar Clark. 

Clark was shot in the head on November 15 by a Minneapolis police officer.  He died the next day after being taken off of life support. 

Police say Clark was a suspect in a domestic assault and was shot after allegedly interfering with paramedics who were trying to provide first aid to the victim. 

The shooting sparked protests, including an 18-day occupation outside of the Minneapolis police Fourth Precinct. 

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has said some video exists, however it won’t be released until after the case is closed. 

The lawsuit says the BCA and the Minnesota Department of Public safety violated the data practices act and asks that the video be released as soon as possible.