The Natrona County District Attorney, Dan Itzen, has determined the two Casper Police Officers involved in the April 28, 2025, shooting at a South MicKinley residence were justified in discharging their weapons and using deadly force.
Scroll down to see a video of the camera footage released after the critical incident.
On the night of the shooting, around midnight, a female called 911 to report that an armed intruder had entered her home.
When police arrived, one officer is seen on the bodycam footage walking towards the front door. A dog can be heard barking from inside. Then it sounds like the door is being unlcoked.
The door opens slightly before a large German shepherd lunges at a second officer. An individual is seen in the doorway with a gun in hand.
Officer Maples said he push