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St. Paul Police to release body camera footage of deadly officer-involved shooting

Ronald Davis, 31, was shot and killed by officer Steven Mattson after an encounter on Sept. 15.

ST PAUL, Minn. — Tuesday, Police Chief Todd Axtell is expected to release body camera footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened earlier this month.

The shooting happened on in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood on Sunday, September 15 at 5:50 p.m. Police said Davis rear-ended Officer Steven Mattson's squad car while it was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Thomas Avenue West and North Griggs Street.

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The BCA said when Davis came out of his car, he was holding a knife and ignored the officer's commands to drop it. During the confrontation, Mattson shot Davis. According to the BCA, a knife was recovered next to Davis' body.

The incident has since led to protests and demands for justice.

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