Request for Body-worn Camera Footage: Tyquorious Walker (2/15/2023)
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| Tracking # |
P099325-010825 |
| Submitted | Jan. 7, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Kelly Stevenson
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All unedited body-worn camera / bodycam recordings related to the following law enforcement critical incident:
Incident Date: February 15, 2023
Incident Time: about 1:30 a.m.
Location: 13400 US 59 S, Sugar Land, TX
Victim Name: Tyquorious Walker
I am specifically requesting the unedited body-worn camera recordings captured by all officers present for the full duration of the incident, including audio recordings associated with the footage.
If any portion of the requested footage must be redacted, I ask that you clearly indicate the portions that have been redacted and provide an explanation of the legal basis for the redactions. If the requested footage is withheld in its entirety, please provide a detailed explanation citing relevant public records exemption(s).
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Kelly Stevenson
From: Houston Police Department
Dear Kelly Stevenson:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Houston Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 1/8/2025 and given the reference number P099325-010825 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All unedited body-worn camera / bodycam recordings related to the following law enforcement critical incident:
Incident Date: February 15, 2023
Incident Time: about 1:30 a.m.
Location: 13400 US 59 S, Sugar Land, TX
Victim Name: Tyquorious Walker
I am specifically requesting the unedited body-worn camera recordings captured by all officers present for the full duration of the incident, including audio recordings associated with the footage.
If any portion of the requested footage must be redacted, I ask that you clearly indicate the portions that have been redacted and provide an explanation of the legal basis for the redactions. If the requested footage is withheld in its entirety, please provide a detailed explanation citing relevant public records exemption(s).
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Kelly Stevenson
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 8, 2025. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P099325-010825.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Houston Police Department
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Good morning, we are waiting on a response from our division in regard to this request. As soon as we hear back, we will let you know. Thank you.
From: Houston Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 08, 2025, Reference # P099325-010825.
Dear Kelly Stevenson,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Houston Public Information Request Center
If you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact our office.
Sincerely,
Houston Police Department
From: Houston Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 08, 2025, Reference # P099325-010825. Dear Kelly Stevenson, The Houston Police Department received a public information request from you on January 08, 2025. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All unedited body-worn camera / bodycam recordings related to the following law enforcement critical incident:
Incident Date: February 15, 2023
Incident Time: about 1:30 a.m.
Location: 13400 US 59 S, Sugar Land, TX
Victim Name: Tyquorious Walker
I am specifically requesting the unedited body-worn camera recordings captured by all officers present for the full duration of the incident, including audio recordings associated with the footage.
If any portion of the requested footage must be redacted, I ask that you clearly indicate the portions that have been redacted and provide an explanation of the legal basis for the redactions. If the requested footage is withheld in its entirety, please provide a detailed explanation citing relevant public records exemption(s).
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Kelly Stevenson
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The Houston Police Department has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request, because you agree to all exceptions and the case is not closed by conviction, we are unable to release the body worn cam/dash cam footage at this time. We will release a copy of the public information report for incident #022566223. Please log in to the Houston Public Information Request Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Police Department Public Information - P099325-010825 If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact my office at (713)308-9156. Sincerely, Rachel Felipe Administrative Assistant Houston Police Department (HPD)