Albuquerque police shot and killed 38-year-old homeless man James M Boyd earlier this month. The APD has released police helmet cam footage that has sparked debate over whether or not their use of deadly force was justified.
Police approached Boyd about camping in an open area on March 16, but he refused to leave or comply with police orders. Boyd had had a long history of violent offences and mental health related issues. Officers tried talking to him for over three hours before they resorted