Atlantic City police have released body‑camera footage from a deadly confrontation that occurred on June 2. The video captures the moment a SWAT team arrived at the 100 block of North Florida Avenue to serve a warrant.
Violent escalation captured on film
As the breaching officer opened the door, gunfire erupted from inside the residence. Donald Gardner, 52, who was seated in a wheelchair, opened fire on the officers. One officer was hit in the head but survived thanks to his helmet. Sergeant Christian Ivanov suffered a serious leg wound but was released from the hospital two weeks later.
Fatal outcome and background
Gardner was killed in the exchange. He was also known as Donald Capriotti and had been paralyzed after a prior police shootout in Egg Harbor Township 13 years earlier.
Community response
The release of the video provides residents with a clearer picture of the tragic event and underscores the dangers faced by law‑enforcement officers protecting public safety. City officials have expressed condolences to the families of the injured officers and reaffirmed their commitment to thorough investigations of any use‑of‑force incidents.
Authorities continue to review the footage and will release further details as the investigation proceeds.
Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.
