Judge Says No To Public Release Of Police Body Cam Footage In Winston-Salem Shooting

A judge has blocked the release of police body camera footage from a fatal shooting in Winston-Salem. 

Superior Court Judge Stuart Albright denied a request by The Winston-Salem Journal for the release of footage captured by Officer Dalton McGuire during a traffic stop on March 30th. Edward Van McCrae was shot during the incident and later died.

The paper reports Albright listed several reasons for his decision, including a need to protect an active criminal investigation.

A member of McCrae's family had also requested the footage not be publicly released until family members had a chance to view it.

Judge Albright told those in attendance that a different decision may be made at a later time. 

A recent change in state law requires a judge's approval to release an officer's body cam footage.