Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories · John "Jay" Wiley, Bleav

Fatal Police Shooting Caught On A Camera He Bought

November 19, 2025·40 min·3 clips

A suspect grabbed Packy's gun, pointed it at his head, and pulled the trigger—but it jammed.

Retired police officer Jay Packy Dempsey discusses a fatal shooting in 1994 where a suspect grabbed his gun, which jammed, leading to a struggle and the suspect's death. He shares the aftermath, including PTSD, grand jury investigations, and how a camera he bought provided crucial evidence. The interview covers his trauma recovery, move to a new agency, and writing a book about the incident.

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A blunt look at the emotional and practical fallout of a fatal police shooting.

This episode traces a retired Alabama police officer through a fatal shooting and the years that came after. The weight lands on the aftermath: PTSD, community backlash, threats, and the decision to move agencies.

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Hear a retired Alabama officer unpack one fatal shooting and the fallout that followed.

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