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OHP releases dash-cam footage of fatal trooper involved shooting near Stroud

By: Braden Bates

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STROUD, Okla. — Dash cam footage released in January shows the moments leading to a trooper shooting and killing a semi-truck driver.

Background:

On September 20, an OHP trooper pulled over a semi-truck driving eastbound on the Turner Turnpike near Stroud.
The Department of Public Safety told 2 News the trooper requested a K-9 unit leading to a fight inside the cab of the truck. During the fight the trooper shot and killed the driver, later identified as Alejandro Faudoa, 28.
At the time of the shooting, neither DPS nor OHP released why the trooper initiated the traffic stop.
On Jan. 5, OHP said the trooper pulled over Faudoa for not having a license plate on the front of the truck.
On Dec. 15, the Creek County District Attorney said they were not going to file charges against the trooper.
Faudoa's family talked to 2 News Oklahoma about their search for answers about why this happened

Dash Camera released:

The dash camera video provides insights into why the semi was pulled over and what led to the fight.

In the video, the trooper is heard talking to Faudoa about why he was pulled over while both are sitting in the patrol car. The trooper said Faudoa did not have a Commercial Driver's License which is required to drive a semi-truck.
The trooper is heard explaining the next steps for Faudoa as he is required to find another way of getting the truck off of the highway.
The trooper said "Have a safe one" and Faudoa started to get out of the patrol car. That is when the trooper stopped Faudoa to ask more questions.
The trooper asked Faudoa if there was anything in the truck that he should know about. The trooper specifically names marijuana, cocaine and meth. Faudoa said there was nothing in the truck. The trooper then asked if he could search the truck.
Faudoa declined a search and that is when the trooper said he was requesting a K-9 unit.
At that moment you see Faudoa attempt to run back to his truck and get in.
The trooper ran after Faudoa with his gun drawn and attempted to stop him from getting in the truck.
The video shows the trooper and Faudoa fighting, as the trooper warns him that he will shoot him.
The fight ended in the cab of the truck when Faudoa attempted to drive off with the trooper inside. While the truck rolls forward multiple gunshots are heard.
A second OHP vehicle pulled up moments after the shooting. The trooper is heard requesting EMS.

WARNING: This video contains profanity.

OHP releases dash-cam video of fatal officer involved shooting

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