Death of Daniel Shaver

On January 18, 2016, Daniel Shaver was shot and killed in Mesa, Arizona by Mesa Police Department officer Philip Brailsford. Shaver was allegedly in possession of an air rifle while he was staying at a La Quinta Inns & Suites hotel. The air rifle was seen displayed from a hotel window, which prompted an anonymous call to the police. Following an investigation, Brailsford was charged with second-degree murder. Controversy emerged surrounding the release of body camera footage of the event.

Death of Daniel Shaver

On January 18, 2016, Daniel Shaver was shot and killed in Mesa, Arizona by Mesa Police Department officer Philip Brailsford. Shaver was allegedly in possession of an air rifle while he was staying at a La Quinta Inns & Suites hotel. The air rifle was seen displayed from a hotel window, which prompted an anonymous call to the police. Following an investigation, Brailsford was charged with second-degree murder. Controversy emerged surrounding the release of body camera footage of the event.