Multiple Police Bodycam Footage Released From Fatal Officer-Involved Shootings in Illinois, Idaho

In August 2025, two separate police shootings resulted in fatalities in Peoria, Illinois, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, with body camera footage and 911 calls released by local authorities. In Peoria, officers responded to a call about a man, Brandon Lewis, who was armed with a bat and accused of public urination; Lewis swung the bat at officers, prompting an officer to shoot him, leading to his death after officers apprehended him. In Idaho Falls, police responded to reports of Derrand Zimmerman, who was armed, acting erratically, and making suicidal statements; after attempts to de-escalate, Zimmerman fired a shot at officers, who returned fire and fatally wounded him. Both incidents involved attempts by officers to peacefully resolve the situations before the use of deadly force. The police departments released the footage to provide transparency and details surrounding the shootings, which included warnings to civilians to shelter in place during the Idaho incident. These cases highlight ongoing challenges in law enforcement encounters involving armed and potentially unstable individuals.