FPD releases bodycam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting

Findlay police have released the bodycam footage of the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on October 28.

At a news conference at the Findlay Municipal Building, Police Chief James Mathias said the officer acted appropriately when he fired back after being shot by the young suspect.

The other officer on scene did not fire his weapon.

Both are on leave while the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation continues its investigation.

Below is a description of the incident from the police station and the bodycam footage is at the bottom of the story.

Police said: On October 28, officers were dispatched to Bernard Park (1105 Bernard Ave.) for a report of three juveniles consuming alcoholic beverages.

Officers arrived and found the three juveniles in the park.

During the investigation, a man fled on foot, after which an officer gave chase.

During the foot chase, a male juvenile suspect fired a firearm at the pursuing officer.

The pursuing officer returned fire, hitting the young suspect.

Officers on site immediately provided first aid.

The juvenile was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital and later to a Toledo area hospital in critical condition and died the next day.

The Lucas County Coroner’s Office identified the teen as Kalvin Darapheth, 17.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was contacted and conducted the investigation.