CRPD releases body cam footage in deadly police shooting of William Rich

Cedar Rapids Police Department released body cam footage on Thursday from a deadly police involved shooting.

The video, posted to CRPD's Facebook page, is from an August 30th incident where 22-year-old William Rich died at the scene of domestic disturbance call outside HACAP's Inn Circle at 5560 6th Street Southwest.

On Tuesday, family and friends of Rich took to the streets of downtown Cedar Rapids.

Protesters claim Rich was kneeling with his arms raised, and told officers he was surrendering.

Police say when they tried to take Rich into custody, he showed a weapon, leading officers to open fire, killing him.

The officers involved in the shooting are identified as Investigator Christopher Christy and Sergeant Bryson Garringer.

Christy has 14 years of law enforcement experience while Garringer has 12 years experience.

Both officers are on paid administrative leave for the investigation.

The Iowa Attorney General's Office is reviewing the case.

Rich's family was shown the body cam footage Thursday morning before it was released to the public.