Bodycam Shows Moment Cop Shoots Man Charging At Him With Shovel

(Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) Albuquerque, New Mexico On March 30, 2020 at 12:52pm, a report of a welfare check at 917 Edith Blvd SE was generated by Albuquerque Police Dispatch. The caller told the operator Valente AcostaBustillos had not been heard from in 45 days and that he had not been to work or picked up his paycheck. The caller, who was Valente s soninlaw, also stated that Valente s cell phone was off and this was unusual behavior. The soninlaw also indicated Valente had not been diagnosed with a mental health illness, and it was unknown if drugs, alcohol or weapons were involved with the call. At 12:58pm, officers were dispatched to the call and arrived at approximately 1:13pm and made contact with Valente. Officer Edgar Sandoval engaged Valente in Spanish while Valente was on the side of the house. Valente was holding a shovel. In Officer Sandoval s interview, he stated he had built a rapport with Valente from previous con