East Lansing officials say body camera and fleet footage from the fatal police shooting of MSU student Isaiah Kirby will be released Friday as the family demands answers and transparency.

East Lansing officials say video footage from last month’s fatal police shooting involving Michigan State University student Isaiah Kirby is expected to be released publicly by Friday.

During Tuesday night’s city council meeting, East Lansing City Manager Robert Belleman said the city plans to post six body camera videos along with three fleet camera recordings tied to the April 15 incident near Lake Lansing and Abbot roads.

“So anybody can watch the narrated portion or get right into the raw footage from the officer’s body camera and the vehicle footage from that incident,” Belleman said during the meeting.

The announcement came just hours after Kirby’s family held a press conference calling for full transparency and the release of unedited footage from the shooting.

Kirby’s mother, Karyn Kirby, traveled from Maryland to attend the press conference and spoke emotionally about her search for answers.

“Since 10:21 p.m., when the police came to knock on my door in Maryland, all I wanted to know was what was the truth,” she said. “I just want to know the truth of what happened behind my baby.”

According to East Lansing Police, officers responded to reports that Kirby had stabbed another individual before allegedly charging at officers while refusing commands to drop a knife. The incident remains under investigation by the Michigan State Police.

The family’s attorney said Kirby was shot more than a dozen times.

Lansing Parking Rates Increase

In other local government news, the Lansing City Council approved updated downtown parking penalties and enforcement hours Monday night.

Under the new structure, parking meter violations will cost:

• $25 if paid before midnight
• $35 within the first 14 days
• $45 within 28 days
• $55 within 42 days

The council also approved new parking enforcement hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Court Blocks Jackson Field Grant

The Michigan Court of Claims has blocked a $1 million state grant intended for renovations at Jackson Field, home of the Lansing Lugnuts.

The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, which argued the appropriation failed to receive the constitutionally required two-thirds approval vote in the Michigan Legislature.

The funding had been designated for turf renovations at the stadium.

Barrett Discusses Iran, Gas Prices

Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett appeared on CNN Tuesday to discuss legislation aimed at limiting and withdrawing U.S. forces from military operations involving Iran.

During the interview, Barrett addressed concerns about rising gas prices impacting Michigan residents.

“I know what people in my district are looking at and seeing and feeling when gas is more expensive because of this adversarial effect of what the Iranians are doing,” Barrett said. “But I also want to make sure that my kids and hopefully someday my grandkids have affordable energy and a nuclear-free Iran.”

Meanwhile, a new statewide poll conducted by the Glengariff Group found nearly 57% of Michigan general election voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance.

Bipartisan Push to Ban Chinese Vehicle Technology

Michigan lawmakers are also backing new legislation targeting Chinese vehicle technology imports.

Republican Congressman John Moolenaar and Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell introduced bipartisan legislation that would strengthen restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles and vehicle parts entering the United States.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday she supports efforts to ban the importation, manufacturing, and sale of Chinese vehicles and connected vehicle software tied to China.