Bodycam Shows Moment Cop Shoots Man Charging At Him With Shovel

** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) ** Albuquerque, New Mexico — On March 30, 2020 at 12:52pm, a report of a welfare check at 917 Edith Blvd SE was generated by Albuquerque Police Dispatch. The caller told the operator Valente Acosta-Bustillos had not been heard from in 4-5 days and that he had not been to work or picked up his paycheck. The caller, who was Valente’s son-in-law, also stated that Valente’s cell phone was off and this was unusual behavior. The son-in-law also indicated Valente had not been diagnosed with a mental health illness, and it was unknown if drugs, alcohol or weapons were involved with the call. At 12:58pm, officers were dispatched to the call and arrived at approximately 1:13pm and made contact with Valente. Officer Edgar Sandoval engaged Valente in Spanish while Valente was on the side of the house. Valente was holding a shovel. In Officer Sandoval’s interview, he stated he had built a rapport with Valente from previous con