Officer who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry identified as Mark Dial

The Philadelphia Police officer who shot and killed 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry in North Philadelphia earlier this week has been identified as Mark Dial, a five-year veteran of the force, according to three law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation.

Police say Dial’s partner then yelled that Irizarry “had a weapon.” Dial then shot into the car multiple times, striking Irizarry several times as he remained seated in the front seat.

Police on Wednesday said they found two knives in Irizarry’s car afterward, a kitchen-style knife and a folded serrated blade. Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw declined to say whether Irizarry was holding a knife when he was shot, and would not say whether Dial ordered Irizarry to drop a weapon before he opened fire. She also declined to describe the length of time between when Dial emerged from the car, and when he opened fire.