Jacksonville Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Shooting of 30-Year-Old, Four-Time Convicted Felon Rapper Dejuane Aki Hayden

Oct 19, 2024, 04:48 PM

Jacksonville police have released bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of 30-year-old rapper Dejuane Aki Hayden. Hayden, a four-time convicted felon, was observed with other gang members flashing guns outside a Buy Rite store. When deputies approached, Hayden fled and pulled a stolen firearm from his waistband. Despite verbal commands to stop, Hayden continued to run and was shot by the officers. The footage reveals that Hayden was shot in the back while attempting to flee. The officer had milliseconds to perceive the threat. Hayden subsequently ran, hid, and ultimately succumbed to his injuries.