 It's been two weeks since an officer involved shooting in Bemidji left one man dead. Now Bemidji Police Chief Mike Mastin is speaking out, asking the public to be careful about spreading misinformation during the investigation. Meanwhile, another group is demanding answers. Today, a small group gathered outside the Bemidji Police Department to protest and demand body camera footage be released in connection with the shooting. Signs made reference to the man who was killed, 34-year-old Vernon May. A few hours prior to the protest, Chief Mastin released a personal letter to the public. It reads, in part, our community has experienced a tragedy. One life is lost and others are irreversibly changed. Mastin says he understands people want details in the case to be made public immediately, but says a case of this significance takes time for the BCA to investigate to ensure that nothing will be missed. He goes on to say that body camera footage will be made public, but releasing it too soon could taint a jury that could be requested for trial or a grand jury. Mastin also acknowledges untruthful rumors that have spread across the community and social media and says they have been made by people who do not have facts in the case. He says it's important that people not promote a false narrative that only spreads hate throughout the community. Now, Mastin says once the Minnesota BCA's investigation is complete, then all evidence will be forwarded to the Beltrami County Attorney's Office for review.