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Police in Littleton released a video Monday that included bodycam and security camera footage showing an officer shoot and kill a suspect earlier this month.

A Littleton police officer shot and killed 41-year-old Stephen Charles Poolson, Jr. on Feb. 2 after police said Poolson pulled out a gun during a foot chase in the 5600 block of Bannock Street near Littleton High School.

The incident began as the officer attempted to approach Poolson who they described as acting suspiciously on a motorcycle.

Video released Monday shows Poolson on the motorcycle and the officer in his vehicle parked side-by-side on Bannock Street. The 41-year-old suspect then attempts to take off but is stopped when the officer’s vehicle rams the motorcycle, forcing Poolson off the bike.

The video continues, showing Poolson taking off on foot and through the courtyard of an apartment complex. The officer gives chase, following the suspect to the courtyard where the video shows Poolson trying to climb a metal fence but appears to stop and turn toward the officer.