Tuolumne County Sheriff officials have made public the body-camera footage of a fateful deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Groveland. The incident left Shawn Karr, a 42-year-old Coulterville resident, dead at the scene. The identity of the deputy involved is revealed as Deputy Zanini in the video, maintaining his privacy while being accountable for his actions.

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As previously reported, the events transpired on Tuesday, February 27, when a white pickup truck was pulled over on Merrell Road near Harper Road due to multiple vehicle violations. During the traffic stop, it was discovered that the driver possessed a vial with traces of white powder, suspected to be methamphetamine. Karr, serving as the passenger, became embroiled in an argument with Deputy Zanini, leading to him fleeing the scene before being tackled to the ground.

According to Deputy Zanini’s report, amidst the struggle, he noticed Karr wielding a firearm. It was in this moment that two gunshots resonated in the air. Law enforcement officials subsequently recovered two loaded firearms: one on the ground within Karr’s proximity and another found in his left pocket. The body-camera footage verifies the account given by Deputy Zanini and provides crucial evidence for the investigation.

The release of the body-camera footage aims to provide transparency and shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is committed to a thorough and impartial investigation into the events, maintaining the utmost respect for all parties involved.

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