Tyler PD releases bodycam footage after woman discharges officer's gun during arrest

Tyler police chief explains release of partial footage, defends officers' actions in Brianna Erwin arrest

Tyler Police Chief Jimmy Toler spoke to local media Wednesday to further inform the public on why full body cam footage won't be released after a recent arrest, and stands behind officers' use of restraint after Brianna Erwin, accused of theft and aggravated assault, fired a shot using an officer's pistol.

BWC video shows woman grab Texas officer’s gun, fire shot during arrest

Tyler PD body cam shows woman resist arrest, bite officer, grab his holstered gun and fire a round during May 11 struggle.

Tyler police release body cam footage of controversial arrest

An arrest in Tyler has drawn controversy on social media. Some stand by the police department's response while others say excessive force was used. Footage released Tuesday by the Tyler Police Department shows a woman resist arrest, grab an officer's gun and fire it while still in the officer's holster. In response, the officer punched Erwin in the face, something the NAACP Tyler chapter called "unacceptable."

A closer look: Onlooker shares his video of Tyler woman's arrest

A bystander who walked outside to get his mom's gift from his vehicle heard a commotion, and saw the struggle between officers and Brianna Erwin. He caught it on video and provided the footage to KLTV. Here's what he saw, and what police had to say about her arrest.

Tyler PD releases bodycam footage after woman discharges officer's gun during arrest

TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- The Tyler Police Department has released bodycam footage after a woman grabbed an officer's firearm and discharged it during an altercation on Sunday afternoon. According to a release from the department, officers responded to a theft at Dollar General on Gentry Parkway on Sunday at around 2:09 p.m., where officers located two suspects nearby. While one complied with officers, another person, identified as Brianna Erwin, w…

Tyler police release body cam video, statement on officer's altercation with woman

"Tyler Police are committed to transparency and will continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses," Tyler police said in their statement.