[screaming] What began as a disturbance call at a pizza restaurant in East Lancing, Michigan, would escalate within minutes into a deadly police shooting captured on body cam and dash cam video. On April 15th, [music] 2026, officers responded to reports of a disorderly man at a Marco's Pizza near Abbott Road. But before police could arrive, a violent stabbing unfolded just across the street. This is the critical incident breakdown. According to investigators, 21-year-old Isaiah Kirby entered the Marcos Pizza restaurant pretending to be a delivery driver. Employees later told police that Kirby walked behind the counter, opened a pizza box, and began eating food that did not belong to him. Workers repeatedly ordered him to leave the business, but witnesses say Kirby became increasingly aggressive. One employee later reported that Kirby stood chestto- chest with him during a confrontation inside the restaurant before finally walking out. Concerned the situation was escalating, employees called 911. But while dispatchers were still on the line, the situation outside suddenly turned violent. Across the street, 63-year-old attorney Douglas Milock had just exited a barber shop and was getting into his vehicle. [screaming] According to witnesses and family members, Kirby allegedly attacked Milo without warning. 911 callers described seeing a violent struggle in the parking lot. Moments later, multiple witnesses reported that a man armed with a knife was pacing nearby covered in blood. >> Milo was found critically injured on the ground while bystanders attempted to help him. At that point, officers responding to the original theft and disturbance call were updated that the incident had become a stabbing involving an armed suspect. The situation had now escalated into a life-threatening emergency. Just minutes later, officers spotted Isaiah Kirby running along Abbott Road while carrying what appeared to be the knife used in the attack. >> Dash cam and body cam footage show patrol vehicles rapidly stopping in the roadway as officers confronted him. >> Police immediately began shouting commands. >> Drop the knife. Get on the ground. >> But investigators say Kirby failed to comply. >> Within seconds, officers opened fire. Video released by the department shows three separate bursts of gunfire over roughly 20 seconds. Kirby collapsed to the ground after the initial shots. >> However, officers continued shouting commands after noticing he was still moving and still appeared to be holding the knife during parts of the encounter. Officers maintained distance as they attempted to gain control of the situation. Eventually, police approached using a ballistic shield. >> Toss the knife. The knife was removed from Kirby's possession and officers began rendering medical aid at the scene. >> Despite those efforts, Isaiah Kirby was pronounced dead. >> Douglas Milo survived the stabbing after undergoing emergency surgery and spending several days in intensive care. The incident remains under investigation and authorities later released body camera and dash camera footage documenting the confrontation and officer involved shooting. Drop the knife. >> The case has sparked discussion surrounding police use of force, rapidly evolving violent encounters and the dangers officers face when responding to unpredictable emergency calls. In the days following the incident, members of the East Lancing community gathered near the scene as news of the stabbing and police shooting spread across social media and local news outlets. >> Flowers and messages of support were left for Douglas Milock as friends, co-workers, and residents expressed shock over the violent attack. At the same time, the release of body camera footage prompted intense public debate online. >> Put the knife down, bro. >> Some viewers argued the officers had no choice after confronting an armed suspect connected to a stabbing. Others questioned whether the encounter could have ended differently. Authorities stated that multiple investigations were launched following the shooting, including an internal review of the officer's use of force. Investigators say the entire sequence of events from the disturbance call inside Marco's Pizza to the officer involved shooting on Abbott Road. unfolded within only a matter of minutes. >> What began as a report of a disruptive customer quickly escalated into a deadly confrontation involving multiple victims, armed violence, and responding police officers forced to make split-second decisions. >> Body cam footage captures the intensity and chaos officers encountered as they attempted to stop an armed suspect while protecting the public and themselves. >> Knife down so he can help you. >> The incident serves as another example of how rapidly routine police calls can evolve into life-threatening situations without warning. The Michigan State Police continue to investigate the shooting and additional findings may be released as the case moves forward. Recordings from 911 dispatch captured the growing panic as callers attempted to explain the rapidly unfolding situation. The initial call from Marco's Pizza employees described a disorderly man refusing to leave the restaurant. >> But within moments, dispatchers began receiving new reports from witnesses outside. Callers described a stabbing victim lying on the ground and a suspect walking nearby with a knife in his hand. As more information came in, dispatchers urgently relayed updates to responding officers, warning them that the suspect was armed and potentially dangerous. >> The incident had escalated from a disturbance complaint into an active violent attack in just minutes. Body camera footage later released by the department shows officers arriving at high speed along Abbott Road as they searched for the suspect described by witnesses. As patrol vehicles came to a stop, officers immediately exited and began issuing loud verbal commands. >> The footage captures the tense moments as officers attempted to get Kirby to surrender the knife. >> Investigators say officers were forced to make rapid decisions while confronting a suspect believed to have just carried out a violent stabbing. During the encounter, commands were repeated multiple times before shots were fired. After the shooting stopped, officers cautiously moved in, secured the knife, and began emergency medical treatment. For investigators, the case highlights how quickly unpredictable encounters can turn deadly for victims, bystanders, and responding officers alike. >> Within a matter of minutes, a reported disturbance at a pizza restaurant transformed into a stabbing investigation, and fatal police shooting in the middle of a busy roadway. >> Officials continue reviewing body cam footage, witness statements, forensic evidence, and officer actions as part of the ongoing investigation. He stole that knife in his. >> Meanwhile, the victim's recovery and the release of police footage continue to generate public attention across Michigan. And >> incidents like this continue to raise difficult questions about violence, public safety, and the split-second decisions officers must make during rapidly evolving emergencies. What began as a disturbance call inside a pizza restaurant escalated within minutes into a brutal stabbing and deadly police confrontation captured on body cam and dash cam video. Authorities say the investigation into the shooting remains ongoing as officials continue reviewing witness statements, forensic evidence, dispatch recordings, and officer body camera footage. Meanwhile, Douglas Milock continues recovering from the injuries he suffered during the attack, while the release of the footage has sparked strong reactions from viewers across the country. Cases like this often leave communities searching for answers long after the incident itself is over. >> What do you think about the officer's response in this situation? Do you believe the shooting was justified after the suspect allegedly ignored repeated commands while armed with a knife? >> Leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments below. 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