Will 'Live PD' Be Canceled After 'Cops'? What Fans Of A&E Show Can Expect

On Tuesday, it was announced that "Cops" had been canceled just before Season 33's scheduled premiere. The news about the documentary-style reality show, which premiered in 1989, came amid the ongoing national protests that have focused on the effects of police brutality and racism following George Floyd's murder on May 25.

On the heels of the long-running show's cancellation, many wondered what the future would hold for A&E's "Live PD." Now, host Dan Abrams has revealed what's ahead for the reality show that stars Sean 'Sticks' Larkin, Tom Morris Jr., and others.

After fans asked if "Live PD" would face the same fate as "Cops," Abrams took to Twitter to discuss what's ahead.

"To all of you asking whether #LivePD coming back. . .The answer is yes. All of us associated with the show are as committed to it as ever. We are still discussing some specifics but I want to assure the #LivePDNation that we are not abandoning you," he wrote, as seen in the tweet below.

Continuing, he then reiterated his belief that "you can both support the important and impactful peaceful protests and support the overwhelming majority of police officers doing the noble and difficult work they do every day."

On Tuesday, Abrams, who additionally serves as Chief Legal Affairs anchor for ABC News, also addressed the death of Javier Ambler, which had been filmed for an episode of "Live PD."

According to People, Ambler was fatally shot on March 28, 2019, after a routine traffic stop escalated. While the interaction was centered around his failure to dim his headlights for oncoming traffic, it eventually turned into a 22-minute chase that ultimately ended in Ambler's death.

As stated by the publication, Ambler's case exhibited similarities to Floyd's as he too had indicated that he could not breathe during his interaction with police. Ultimately, Ambler's death was ruled a homicide due to "congestive heart failure and hypertensive cardiovascular disease associated with morbid obesity, in combination with forcible restraint."

When speaking about what had taken place, Abrams used his platform to clear up what he said were "inaccuracies" that had originally been reported in a story by the the Statesman. After confirming that the stop had been captured by body cam footage, he said that it had, in fact, been recorded during the program's hiatus and had never been shown on the A&E show due to the content. Furthermore, he added that an investigation had subsequently occurred and they no longer retained the unaired footage.

His full statement can be seen below.

As for what the future holds for "Live PD," it remains unclear when new episodes will return. According to Deadline, the network is currently "evaluating the right time to bring it back."