‘Donut Operator’ Speaks Out on Maricopa Cop Shooting: A Must-See for 5 Million Fans

A prominent YouTuber, Cody Garrett, known as Donut Operator, has recently uploaded a reaction video focusing on a police-involved shooting in Maricopa, which took place last month. The video, titled “Suspect Shoots Cop POINT BLANK,” quickly gained attention, racking up over 1 million views within a day.

The incident involved 37-year-old Keith Prock, who was killed, and Maricopa police officer Sebastian Sanchez, who sustained injuries during the encounter. Garrett’s 12-minute analysis aims to dissect the rapid escalation from routine interaction to a deadly confrontation. “Let’s look and see how fast this went from zero to life or death,” he remarked in the video.

This is not the first instance of Maricopa’s police footage capturing the interest of large YouTube channels. The platform has previously seen viral coverage of various incidents in the area, including a dispute over “chicken nuggies” at a Burger King and a notable case involving a notorious YouTube mom.

The ongoing engagement with local law enforcement interactions showcases the public’s fascination with police body-camera footage, providing both insight and commentary on these critical situations.

Brian Petersheim Jr. serves as a crime and breaking news reporter for InMaricopa, having joined the team in October 2020 after his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.