Raw Police Dashcam Video Shows Suspect Trying To Kill Officer

A harrowing video capturing a violent assault on a Brooklyn Park police officer has been released to the public, shedding light on the dangers officers face in what can appear to be routine stops. The footage, taken from a squad car camera, shows a brutal attack on Officer Sean Hyman by 25-year-old Lance Carr during a traffic stop in November. What began as a standard response to a noise complaint quickly escalated into a life-threatening confrontation. }; ]The incident began when Officer Hyman pulled over a white vehicle in response to a noise disturbance. Upon speaking with the driver, he discovered that Carr was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for theft. Hyman then asked Carr to step out of the car and place his hands behind his back, intending to make an arrest. But what followed was anything but routine. }; As the situation escalated, Officer Hyman began screaming for help. The nine-minute video, released by authorities, captures the desperation in his voice as he attempts to fend off the attacker. The footage was shown to Hennepin County jurors during Carr’s trial, ultimately leading to his conviction for felony assault of a police officer. }; >In the midst of the struggle, Officer Hyman managed to draw his service weapon and fired a shot, which missed. During the chaos, Carr reportedly reached for Hyman’s firearm. Recognizing the immediate danger, Hyman ejected the magazine from his pistol, rendering it unable to fire again — a move likely made to prevent the weapon from being used against him.The violent confrontation continued for nearly three minutes before the wail of police sirens signaled that help was on the way. Even with backup arriving, Carr continued to resist. It ultimately took a Taser deployment and the physical intervention of three additional officers to subdue and arrest him.

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Enevoldsen acknowledged the severity of the situation, emphasizing that Officer Hyman’s quick thinking and the assistance of citizens likely prevented a far worse outcome. “Had Officer Hyman not done some of the things he had done to get additional help, I think this ends much differently,” Enevoldsen said.

Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek echoed those sentiments, noting that the combination of timely backup and citizen involvement played a crucial role in the officer’s survival. “This could have had a very different outcome if the officers had not arrived when they did and/or the citizens had not intervened how they chose to intervene that night,” Stanek said. }; Following the attack, Officer Hyman was placed on leave and took 16 days to recover physically and emotionally from the ordeal. He has since returned to duty and resumed his patrol responsibilities. }; Lance Carr, now convicted of first-degree felony assault of a police officer, is awaiting sentencing. His court date is scheduled for June 17, and he faces a possible prison term of 10 to 20 years. The release of the video serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and often dangerous nature of law enforcement work, and why even seemingly minor stops can quickly turn deadly.