HOUSTON – The family of 18-year-old Davion Edison watched the body camera footage of his December 2019 shooting Monday and said they believed the shooting was justified. In a press conference with activist Quanell X, family members said they wanted the body camera footage of the fatal shooting to be released to the public. After reviewing the footage, Quanell X and Edison’s family held a press conference. “Don’t give them an excuse to shoot you," Quanell X said. “From what I witnessed, HPD, they did fire, but not like the Pasadena Police Department did,” Quanell X said.

“If anyone wants to see a video they need to contact the police department,” Acevedo said. Acevedo said at present, only family members would be able to review video, and only if they approved its release. Lovie Williams Linzer is one family member who asked to see the body cam video of her nephew’s death. “We want to see the video and we won’t stop.”Differing video release policiesIn 2015, Texas adopted body camera guidelines for all law enforcement in the state, but they left the decision on whether to release the videos to each individual department. HPD remains committed to working with the family representative in such incidents and to the issue of transparency regarding body worn cameras.”

“I just want justice that I know I’ve been fighting for since December 30, 2019,” said Williams Linzer. During the Justice or Death Rally Wednesday, activist Quanell X demanded police departments release body camera videos after officer-involved shootings. The issue isn’t entirely cut and dry because some families don’t want the video released. Williams Linzer said police told her the video could not be released because the incident was still under investigation. “I want to see it myself, and I want it released to everyone,” Williams Linzer said.