Asheville police release body-camera video of use-of-force arrest - Video

The body-worn camera video showing the arrest of Devon Whitmire, 27, by Asheville Police Department officers on May 13, 2023, has been released.

The city of Asheville asked a judge to allow the release of the footage on May 19, and the petition was granted on May 22.

The video allows the public to see the events surrounding the arrest. The public can also hear the words spoken by Whitmire as he was approached by officers.

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