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New body camera video shows moments before Alabama police fatally shoot Black man

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Mac Marquette , 25 , is charged with murder for fatally shooting Steve Perkins just before 2 a.m. on September 29, 2023 .

Newly released video appears to confirm officer’s testimony that Perkins pointed a gun at Marquette .

Law enforcement expert says Marquette also had the opportunity to deescalate the situation to avoid a violent confrontation.

The hearing comes on the heels of two years of intense conflict and protest about Perkins' death in the northern Alabama city of approximately 60,000 people.

Perkins’ wife and mother both left while the body camera video of the shooting played Tuesday .

Over 100 people filled the courtroom to capacity on Tuesday .