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WASHINGTON - D.C. police have released body camera footage today from an incident in which an officer shot and killed an 18-year-old on Orange Street, Southeast.
According to a police statement issued Wednesday night, Deon Kay pulled a gun right before a D.C. police officer fired at him.
Police have identified the officer as Alexander Alvarez.
In a statement, the officer said he saw Kay draw his gun and he fired once.
In a noon news conference, D.C. Police Chief Pete Newsham stressed that Kay's death is a tragedy.
According to the chief, Kay had a history with law enforcement and was a confirmed member of a local gang.
"I'm sure Deon Kay fell through multiple safety nets before yesterday afternoon," Newsham noted.