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Body Cam Footage Sparks Outrage Over Unarmed Teen's Shooting

4/14/2026

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Story summary

The release of body camera footage intensifies scrutiny of the 2024 shooting of Emeshyon Wilkins, a 17-year-old.
Footage shows Wilkins was unarmed and not posing a threat when he was shot in the back.
His family has filed a lawsuit alleging a cover-up by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The Circuit Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case after receiving the investigation report, and the officer remains on duty.

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Story summary

The release of body camera footage intensifies scrutiny of the 2024 shooting of Emeshyon Wilkins, a 17-year-old.
Footage shows Wilkins was unarmed and not posing a threat when he was shot in the back.
His family has filed a lawsuit alleging a cover-up by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The Circuit Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case after receiving the investigation report, and the officer remains on duty.