Daniel Perry; Garrett Foster Shooting Video Goes Viral
Mia Walsh
Published Apr 08, 2026
A shooting incident that took place in Austin, Texas on July 25, 2020, involving Army Sergeant Daniel Perry and Austin protester Garrett Foster, has once again gained attention on social media.
The incident saw Perry driving his Uber car into a group of protestors who were demonstrating against police brutality and the death of George Floyd. The incident resulted in the death of Foster, who approached Perry’s car carrying an AK-47, while Perry claimed he was acting in self-defense.
Army Sgt. Daniel Perry Guilty of Murder: The Verdict
Daniel Perry has been found guilty of murder and assault in the death of Garrett Foster. Perry, who is a white man and a former Army veteran, worked as an Uber driver after his tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Perry had driven into a group of protestors who were demonstrating against police brutality and the death of George Floyd in Austin, Texas, on July 25, 2020. The victim, Garrett Foster, was also a white man, and was carrying an AK-47. Perry claimed that he acted in self-defense, but the jury found him guilty of murder and assault charges.
The Public Outcry and Demands for Pardon
The verdict of Daniel Perry’s guilty charge has generated public outcry, with many individuals calling for a pardon of the suspect. The incident has gained attention on social media, with hashtags like #JusticeForPerry and #PardonDanielKelly trending.
Many believe that Perry acted in self-defense, and that he was simply protecting himself from harm. While Perry’s defense attorneys claimed that he was acting in self-defense, the jury did not agree. Nonetheless, many people believe that Perry should be pardoned and have taken to social media to voice their opinions.
Can someone point me to where you can see what's happening in this clip? I can't see a damned thing in here.
— River Parrish (@RiverParrish1) April 7, 2023
The Final Conclusion and Updates
The incident involving Daniel Perry and Garrett Foster is a tragic one, and it has resulted in the death of a man. The jury found Perry guilty of murder and assault charges, but there are still many people who believe that he acted in self-defense and should be pardoned. While the case has come to a conclusion, the public outcry for Perry’s pardon shows that this incident will continue to generate debate and discussion for some time to come.