Denver Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Shooting Involving Knife-Wielding Transgender Individual

Officers used tasers unsuccessfully before resorting to lethal force in a confrontation with Miguel Tapia, who advanced with a knife.

The incident occurred on June 16 at the intersection of Broadway and Lawrence Street.
Miguel Tapia, identified as transgender, was reportedly telling motorists to hit them and wielded a knife.
Officers attempted to subdue Tapia with tasers, but the devices were ineffective.
Police fired 12 rounds after Tapia continued to advance with the knife, resulting in Tapia's death.
Authorities are still seeking Tapia's next-of-kin and investigating the shooting.