During A Verbal Altercation, A Police Officer Shot And Killed A 31-Year-Old Man

Body-worn camera footage of the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man (Melvin Jay) in Suitland from earlier this month was released on Monday.

The chief clarified that it was a verbal exchange between the officer and Jay that led to the gunfire. Jay was pronounced dead by officials at the scene. 

PGPD said that two handguns were found near Jay, one in his pocket and another in the kitchen sink. Jay was identified as a resident of the home, but was not the one who made the 911 call, police say