Video showing moments leading to fatal shooting of Gary, Indiana, security guard by police yet to be released

Video that shows what led up to the fatal shooting of a security guard in Gary, Indiana, has still not been released after more than a week.Kenneth Williams Sr., 67, was working when he was shot and killed by officers in downtown Gary. Indiana State Police said he was acting "unusual" and "erratic" before nine officers fired shots and killed him. The shooting left his family confused — his son saying that's not who his father was.For the last week, Williams' family has been preparing for his funeral next Saturday. Kenneth Williams Jr. is still without a clue as to why his dad was shot and killed."Waiting for answers, waiting for body camera video," he said.The family says Williams Sr. has been an armed security guard for decades with different companies.On Friday, Aug. 28, ISP said officers were called to 4th and Broadway by the Metro Center because Williams Sr. was acting strange.

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Scoop News DeskGary, Indiana · Published Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:42 AM UTCUpdated Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 12:09 AM UTC

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They said he was acting normal before going to work and never had to "call medical assistance, psychiatric for him."As for Williams Jr., he has faith he will see the body camera video soon, so his family can have some sort of closure."I believe everyone wants to see what was going on and want to see if the actions of these officers, you know, the force they used, was needed," he said.CBS News Chicago has reached out and submitted requests for the video footage and is still waiting to receive it.The officers involved are on administrative leave.

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