- The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. on December 6 at a home in Reno, Nevada, after a woman reportedly screamed
- When police arrived, the suspect, identified as Caleb Briggs, 34, appeared agitated as the officer attempted to speak to him
- Briggs lunged at the officer and attempted to grab his weapon before the officer shot him twice. Briggs was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead
This is the shocking moment a suspect lunges at an officer and lunges at his gun before officers shoot and kill him after a neighbor shouted he was going to kill a woman.
Reno police were dispatched to a home around 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 6 after there were multiple reports of a woman frantically screaming for help and saying a man in her home was going to kill another woman.
When officers arrived at the home, they found the suspect, identified as Caleb Briggs, 34, with his hand tied behind his back.
The officer who pointed a gun at Briggs appeared agitated and out of breath.
Suspect Caleb Briggs, 34, is seen inside his home with his right hand behind his back as officers arrive at his home on Colorado River Boulevard
A Reno, Nevada, police deputy is seen pointing the gun at Briggs after they were called to the home around 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 6 after there were multiple reports of a woman frantically screaming for help and said a man in her house was killing another woman.
When the officer asked him his name, he told the officer it was none of your business.
Briggs told the officer to “get the fuck out of my house.” The police officer replied that he was not at his house.
Briggs became increasingly angry and said, “How about I get off my property?” before asking the officer if he had a search warrant.
When the officer said he didn't have one, Briggs quipped, “I didn't think so – so pack it the fuck up and adios. 'If I'm not arrested and no one presses charges…'
Briggs raised his arm, pointed and said to the officer, “Look, they're out there fighting each other now.”
The officer then asked Briggs, “So you’re not the problem?”
In the next clip, Briggs can be seen rushing toward the officer while another deputy helps him. As officers attempt to restrain Briggs, the fight escalates and one of the officers shoots the suspect twice.
Briggs appears excited as he approaches the officer standing in the doorway
The suspect can be seen with his arms raised before the fight escalates and he is shot
Briggs falls into the entryway of the house.
The police officer who shot Briggs appears distressed as he radios for assistance.
Additional emergency responders arrived and offered assistance to Briggs, who was handcuffed. He was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
After the shooting, the officer can be heard in the video saying, “He grabbed my gun.”
The Reno, Nevada, Police Department released the body camera footage Thursday for “informational” and “educational” purposes.
A close-up of the fight that broke out when Briggs tried to grab the officer's gun
Briggs is seen in the video after being shot openly in the doorway of his home as the officer continues to point his gun and request assistance on his radio
Before the harrowing incident, the neighbor next door, who was not identified, called 911 and told the dispatcher that “a man had attacked a woman in a house.”
“The lady out there is screaming and freaking out.” He said, “I don't know what's going on.”
When operators asked if it appeared to be a domestic dispute, the person replied: “It sounds like it.”