A 26-year-old man shot dead by Birmingham police “posed an immediate threat” to officers and residents in the area, Chief Michael Pickett said Wednesday as he released body camera and housing authority security video.

Jamal D’Angelo Williams, a father of two and beloved son and McDonald’s employee, died early Saturday, less than an hour after he was shot one time by an officer who responded to a Shot Spotter call at the Rev. Dr. Morrell Todd Homes public housing complex in the Kingston community.

Pickett first extended his condolences to Williams’ family, with whom police officials met shortly before the news conference. The family was able to view the videos.

“Any loss in our city is heartbreaking, and we recognize the imminent pain it brings to our community,” the chief said.

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