Video: BODYCAM: Police in Provo arrest wanted man who shoots a police officer during arrest

On January 5, 2019, officers with the Provo Police Department attempted to arrest 40-year-old Matthew Frank Hoover, who was wanted for probation violations, in a Bed Bath & Beyond parking lot in Orem, Utah.

During the arrest, body cameras showed the view of two Provo police officers surrounding Hoover's car with guns drawn and ordering him to get out of his car. However, Hoover attempted to flee in that truck and shot Provo police officer Joseph Shinners while police attempted to arrest him.

On March 15, 2024, Hoover was found guilty of aggravated murder, possession of a dangerous weapon as a restricted person, failure to stop at the direction of police, and drug possession.

He will be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole on June 4.

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Chapter:
Disclaimer – 0:00
Officers begin arrest operation – 00:17
Audio Warning 1 – 01:05
Officers approach Hoover’s truck – 01:10
Audio Warning 2 – 01:50
Officers arrest Hoover and wife – 01:54
Police take Shinners to the hospital – 3:03
Second view of Hoover’s truck approaching and the arrest – 3:31
Audio Warning 3 – 04:06
Second view of Hoover’s truck approaching and the arrest – 4:11

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