A newly released video shows the shocking moment a Boston police officer was shot in the face just seconds after approaching a driver who was stopped during a gunfire investigation. The video shows how Angelo West, 41, immediately jumps out of the car and shoots Officer John Moynihan, 34, under the eye at close range after the policeman opens the driver-side door. West then fires at the other officers as he runs across the busy street. Boston Police Commissioner William Evans pointed out that he was firing 'under his arm' at the other cops. The video shows Boston police officer John Moynihan, circled in white, opening the driver-side door to talk to Angelo West after the car was pulled over during a gunfire investigation . West then immediately jumps out of the car and shoots Moynihan in the face at close range . Officer Moynihan , 34, was released from the hospital Friday after weeks of recovery. The Boston Police Department described his current condition as 'serious but improving' The video, captured from the surveillance camera of a nearby store, shows the beginning of the shootout that led to officers firing the fatal shots that killed West. 'This particular incident we had no other choice,' Evans said about the fatal shooting. 'He had already used deadly force, trying to kill one of my officers, and the officers did what they were trained to do.' During a press conference, Evans said the video shows that the officers did not have their weapons drawn or have their hands their hands on their weapons when they approached West's car. Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said it was important to release the video to show the community exactly what happened - and why. 'In those instances in which video evidence can inform the public... it is in everyone's best interest to share that information as soon as possible,' Conley said during the press conference. The district attorney said such transparency was necessary to 'tamp down speculation and rumors meant to inflame and not to inform'. 'Our goal going forward is to ensure that we are one people and one city,' he said. Evans said Moynihan had seen the video. Angelo West was fatally shot by Moynihan's colleagues during the shoot-out. Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said that 'during this particular incident' the officers had no other choice . The video shows how West fired at the other officers after shooting Moynihan while he ran across the street . 'He probably realizes he's really lucky to be talking at this point, to be shot so suddenly with a .357 Magnum in the face and to be around talking about it, and hopefully to make as much of a full recovery as we think he's going to,' he said during the conference, captured by WCVB. But Evans said 'there are no winners here'. 'We have an officer who was seriously injured, and we have a family who is grieving the loss of a loved one,' he said. Moynihan was released from the hospital yesterday after weeks of recovering from the gunshot wound. His condition was described as 'serious but improving' in a statement released by the Boston Police Department. The statement said Moynihan wanted to 'thank and acknowledge the officers on scene for their lightening quick reaction and response that he credits for saving his life'. Moynihan is a highly decorated military veteran awarded a medal for bravery by President Obama for his involvement in a shoot-out with the Boston Bombing suspects. After the March 28 shooting, Moynihan was placed in an induced coma as he fought for his life. He also had to undergo surgery for the removal of the bullet lodged under his right eye. Moynihan and five other officers approached West's car to speak to one of his two passengers, alleged gang member Dennis Wilson Jr. There were reports of gunfire near where Wilson lived and he was tracked down using the GPS coordinates of a bracelet he had to wear while on bail for unrelated charges, according to the Boston Globe. The officers stopped the SUV in two unmarked police vehicles and headed to the car so they could remove Wilson and West's second passenger Jonathan Aguasvivas, who was wanted on unrelated domestic violence charges. According to the Boston Globe, West has a criminal record including multiple gun, drug and assault charges that go back 24 years. Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said it was important to release the video to show the community exactly what happened - and why .
Video shows how John Moynihan, 34, was shot within seconds of opening Angelo West's car door .
West, 41, immediately jumps out of the car and shoots the officer .
Video then shows West shooting at officers as he runs across the street .
West was fatally shot by Moynihan's colleagues during the shoot-out .
Police said they released the video to be transparent with the public and tamp down rumors .
Moynihan was released from the hospital Friday after weeks of recovery .
Police said his current condition is 'serious but improving'