HAVERHILL — Having previously released 28 minutes of edited video of Francis Gigliotti prior to his death during a fatal encounter with police, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office has now shared with the public more than seven hours of raw video and photographs gathered from various sources.
More than 20 video clips capture Gigliotti from prior to any police interaction to the moments before his death July 11.
In these videos, Gigliotti can be seen meeting with a masked man, falling from an apartment building, running through traffic, and being restrained by police officers outside Bradford Seafood on Winter Street.
Last month, the Haverhill Police Department responded to reports of a man, Gigliotti, “acting erratically” near 115 White St. When arriving on scene, officers called for an ambulance to assess his well-being, but the man fled on foot and attempted to enter Bradford Seafood, 124 Winter St.
Police restrained Gigliotti at the restaurant’s entry for safety purposes, they said. He became unresponsive while in police custody, prompting first responders to attempt lifesaving aid. EMS transported Gigliotti to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
While the initial 28-minute video released by the DA’s office in July was an edited compilation, the videos shared Monday are raw, unedited files. Authorities noted that timestamps may not be completely accurate.
The Eagle-Tribune has published excerpts from the original footage at eagletribune.com.
In video one, Gigliotti, wearing a white hat and a white shirt, can be seen at 93 White St. at approximately 5:59 p.m. A man riding an electric scooter and wearing a paintball-style face shield approaches and hands something to Gigliotti. The two briefly walk together, shake hands once more, then part ways.
In video two, recorded later in the day, Gigliotti appears near the top left corner of the frame, falling from the entryway of an apartment building at 116 White St. He gets up, runs into a black SUV parked in front of the building, then walks through the middle of the street.
In video three, a dark SUV pulls up near the sidewalk, and the driver rolls down their window. Gigliotti, walking nearby, notices the vehicle and leans against it. He opens the trunk, appears to lift the back carpet liner, closes it, and then runs off. This takes place in the same area where he met the man on the scooter earlier that day.
In video four, a witness records cellphone footage showing Gigliotti running from police officers. The officers pursue him along Emerson Street, both on foot and in cruisers.
In video five, three officers attempt to keep Gigliotti from entering Bradford Seafood at 124 Winter St. Gigliotti appears to be on the ground while pulling at the restaurant’s door. The officers grab onto his legs and try to drag him away from the entrance.
In video six, several officers restrain Gigliotti in the entryway of Bradford Seafood. A voice can be heard saying, “Hi, sweetheart. What’s going on, honey? I’m helping you, sweetie.”
In video seven, the encounter continues in front of the restaurant as three more officers arrive. Gigliotti struggles under their restraint as the additional officers hold him by his legs and back. Several witnesses gather on the street corner, and an ambulance arrives. The restaurant is filled with onlookers watching the encounter. Several officers are seen applying pressure on top of Gigliotti.
In video eight, a witness records the aftermath as some officers step away from Gigliotti. Two ambulances are now on scene, and police are patrolling the area. The person recording asks officers what kind of force was used—if Gigliotti was tased or shot.
“He didn’t get tased or shot,” one officer says in response. “That didn’t happen.
The Essex County District Attorney’s Office said the unedited videos and photographs are available to members of the public upon request.
“This follows an earlier release of a 28-minute video compilation and is in keeping with DA Tucker’s commitment to transparency for the public, Michael Keefe-Feldman, Chief of Communications for District Attorney Paul Tucker’s Office, said.