Detectives say shooter declined recorded statement; officers allowed union representation and separated from cameras

During questioning by the ombudsman, Detective Papix said the officer who fired, Michael Stevens, "did not provide a statement to investigators" and that supervisors—rather than the case agent—typically ask involved officers if they will give a statement. Papix said involved officers are separated from the scene, supervisors and union representatives often speak with officers, and investigators generally take custody of body-worn cameras so officers do not review footage before giving interviews.

Detective Papix told the review that Officer Taylor Young did provide a recorded statement approximately 48 hours after the incident in the detective bureau conference room, with Detective Rick Christopher and union representation present; Papix estimated Young's interview lasted about half an hour. Papix said presumptive post-shooting drug/alcohol testing is done as a matter of policy and he was not personally responsible for those tests, though he believed tests for Stevens showed nothing concerning.