News Release

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area releases body worn camera footage from May 3, 2025, officer involved shooting

Date: May 22, 2025
Contact: Media Inquiries Only

As part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has released body worn camera footage from a May 3, 2025, officer involved shooting.

The community briefing video shows significant sections of the body worn camera footage from some of the involved law enforcement officers. The video is intended to help community members gain a better understanding of what occurred. 

All information in the community briefing video is based on the details currently available. Some images and audio in this video have been altered or concealed to protect the privacy of the individuals involved.  

This incident is still under investigation. The joint investigation, which includes the actions taken by NPS law enforcement officers, is being led by Iron Garfield Beaver Kane Critical Incident Task Force and Utah Department of Public Safety State Bureau of Investigations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and National Park Service Investigative Services Branch. 

A word of caution: this video of an officer involved shooting contains graphic content and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.  

Duration:

15 minutes, 1 second

As part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has released body worn camera footage from a May 3, 2025, officer involved shooting. The community briefing video shows significant sections of the body worn camera footage from some of the involved law enforcement officers. The video is intended to help community members gain a better understanding of what occurred.