Philly Officer Who Allegedly Deleted Witness’ Video Arrested
An investigation is underway after a Philadelphia police officer allegedly deleted a witness’ cell phone video at a crime scene.
According to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Officer Tyree Burnett was arrested and charged Wednesday stemming from the incident in March.
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According to 6abc.com this incident took place on March 23, but Tyree Burnett was arrested Wednesday. Sources say Jacob Giddings and some friends were sitting in car when Officer Burnett approached the car asking for identification then forcefully opened the door.
Burnett’s lawyer, Lennon Edwards says his client let the officer know he was going to record him harassing them. “The moment that he says that, the officer begins to pull him out of the vehicle, you see his phone drop,” shared by Edwards.
Burnett then puts Giddings In handcuffs and takes their phones and allegedly deletes the video recording of the whole altercation. It seems the officer must’ve forgot that he had a body cam on because his actions were captured on tape.
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In addition the officer also had a warrant out for his arrest for a previous incident from November 2020.
Currently Tyree Burnett is being charged with evidence tampering, obstruction of justice, and official oppression.
It is no secret that police in the communities have been an issue for many years, and it seems some police still push their limits. Sooner than later this will change.