Cincinnati police release body cam footage of downtown shooting

The Cincinnati Police Department released body camera footage of a downtown shooting that claimed four lives last week.

In two separate videos, officers can be see approaching the Fifth Third Center as gunshots ring in the background.

During a press conference with reporters Friday, Police Chief Eliot Isaac said three people died and two more sustained injuries after 29-year-old Omar Enrique Perez began firing outside the building around 9:11 a.m. Thursday. Four officers shot at Perez, killing him inside the building lobby.

Bodycam footage of the incident. pic.twitter.com/PN4k3GE9nE

— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) September 7, 2018

Surveillance video from inside the Fifth Third Center. pic.twitter.com/bi5fpmJHNE

— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) September 7, 2018

One victim died at the scene and two others succumbed to their injuries at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Isaac said. Two others — including a woman shot 12 times — remain hospitalized. Law enforcement identified the deceased as Richard Newcomer, 64; Prudhui Raj Kandepi, 25; and Luis Calderon, 48.

So far, investigators have yet to reveal a motive. Isaac wouldn’t confirm reports that Perez — who arrived downtown dressed in business attire with a brief case slung over his shoulder containing 200 rounds of ammunition — was a former disgruntled employee or was headed to a federal courthouse.

“We really could find no other motive or connection to that location,” he said.

Police also released images of Perez’s 9mm handgun used in the attack and the brief case where he stored his ammo. He fired 35 rounds, according to police.

The suspect fired 35 rounds and was carrying more than 200 rounds. pic.twitter.com/bxpTdoSsyV

— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) September 7, 2018

Suspect: Omar Enrique Santa Perez pic.twitter.com/p6D5ZmrRMM

— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) September 7, 2018

Gun used in the incident. The gun was legally purchased at a local gun supply store. pic.twitter.com/MH0AuAlmgo

— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) September 7, 2018

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