Keith Magic Atkinson, 31, was fatally shot in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans on February 16, 2014, after an encounter with a New Orleans police officer. The officer involved was identified as Jonathan Hirdes, an eight‑year veteran of the force. Police reported officers perceived a threat and said a .45 caliber handgun was found next to Atkinson; the firearm’s serial number was checked and reportedly matched a gun stolen from Baton Rouge the previous May.

Those who knew Atkinson disputed the official account. Rapper Lil Wayne posted that Atkinson did not have a gun and was holding a drink when he was shot, and Atkinson’s family called the killing unjustified and demanded answers. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office reported Atkinson was shot four times while upright; wounds were on the side of his torso, twice on his right arm, and once on his right ankle, with the torso wound fatal. Officer Hirdes was reassigned to desk duty while the Public Integrity Bureau investigated and the officer’s weapon was submitted for ballistics testing. The investigation team asked the public for video or other information.

Are there witnesses, video, or other evidence from that night that can clarify what happened?