Police Bodycam Footage of Shootout With Driver in San Diego, California

(Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) San Diego, California On March 1, 2021, at 7:00 p. m., a Port of San Diego Harbor Police officer saw a black sedan commit a traffic violation at 1st Avenue and Harbor Drive. The officer initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver near 5th Avenue and Harbor Drive. The officer believed the driver was possibly impaired and asked him to exit his vehicle for further evaluation. As the driver exited his car, he produced a handgun, prompting the officer to fire his service weapon. In the initial briefing, investigators were told the suspect fired first. After conducting interviews and reviewing video, investigators have learned that the officer fired when the suspect produced the gun. The suspect did fire at the officer during the incident. Several responding units arrived on scene and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Neither the officer nor the suspect was injured, however a pedes