Bodycam Footage Reveals Heroic Rescue Efforts in Deadly Fall River Fire

UPDATE No. 2: The Bristol County District Attorney's Office said Ms. Cropper passed away from her injuries on Friday, July 18 at 4:43 p.m.

UPDATE: The Bristol County District Attorney's Office sent out a release on Friday morning stating it had erroneously announced the passing of Brenda Cropper.

“Please be advised that due to a miscommunication with a medical agency, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office reported the passing of Brenda Cropper as a result of the Gabriel Assisted Living Center Fire,” the D.A.’s Office said. “Ms. Cropper remains in critical condition at this time. The BCDAO has been in contact with Ms. Cropper’s family regarding this matter. We will provide updates when they become available.”

FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Fall River Police have shared body-worn camera footage of officers who responded to Sunday night’s deadly fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility that claimed the lives of 10 people.

Police said that 11 officers and two sergeants responded to the scene on the night of July 13 and "exemplified professionalism, bravery and selflessness in the face of danger.”

They said the footage “offers only a narrow view of the challenging and chaotic conditions faced by first responders that evening.”

The police who entered the facility were “equipped with flashlights, explosive door-kicks and exceptional courage,” police wrote.

A total of 10 residents of the facility perished in the fire when Brenda Copper, 66, passed away Wednesday after she had been hospitalized in critical condition with burns all over her body.

READ MORE: Tenth Victim Dies in Fall River Gabriel House Fire

The D.A.’s Office had previously identified seven of the victims in the aftermath of the fire:Rui Albernaz, 64; Ronald Codega, 61; Margaret Duddy, 69; Robert King, 78; Kim Mackin, 71; Richard Rochon, 78; and Eleanor Willett, 86.

On Wednesday, it was announced that Joseph Wilansky, 77, was the eighth identified victim. The D.A.’s Office said then that there was also a 70-year-old female who has not been publicly identified yet as notification of next of kin is still pending.

Today, the City of Fall River publicly released all inspection documents related to the Gabriel House facility.

READ MORE: Fall River Inspection Documents on Gabriel House

There were about 70 residents in Gabriel House at the time of the fire, with police, firefighters and civilians helping to rescue many of them.

“In times of tragedy, we often witness the strength of our community and this incident was no exception,” Fall River Police wrote. “We extend our sincere gratitude to the many residents, businesses, and organizations that have reached out with support and compassion for those affected.”