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A black man was allegedly shot and killed ( https://www.olumorocktv.com/police-officer-charged-with-2nd-degree-manslaughter-in-daunte-wright-killing/) by cops who had been called to search his home in North Carolina.
Relatives identified the man as Andrew Brown, 42, who lived in Elizabeth City.
It is unclear who the sheriff's deputy who shot Andrew Brown is.
Relatives identified the man as Andrew Brown, 42, who lived in Elizabeth City.
It is unclear who the sheriff's deputy who shot Andrew Brown is.
Mr Brown was reportedly shot dead ( https://www.reuters.com/world/us/black-man-fatally-shot-by-sheriffs-deputies-serving-search-warrant-north-2021-04-22/) by cops around 8.30am on Wednesday as he drove away from them, witnesses claimed.
In a press conference, Sheriff Tommy Wooten Wooten said the deputy was placed on administrative leave.
In a press conference, Sheriff Tommy Wooten Wooten said the deputy was placed on administrative leave.
Wooten confirmed there is bodycam video of the incident but said he had not yet seen it.
He said no more information would be released until the investigation was complete but that the sheriff’s office would be “transparent".
He said no more information would be released until the investigation was complete but that the sheriff’s office would be “transparent".
He said no more information would be released until the investigation was complete but that the sheriff’s office would be “transparent".
Why was Andrew Brown shot?
Mr Brown was reportedly shot as he drove away from cops, according to neighbours.
Why was Andrew Brown shot?
Mr Brown was reportedly shot as he drove away from cops, according to neighbours.
Officers were called to the home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to carry out a search warrant.
In a statement, the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Department said: "During the execution of the search warrant, a citizen who was subject to the search warrant was shot and fatally wounded."
Neighbour Demetria Williams claimed Mr Brown was shot by deputies multiple times as he drove away from the house.
She told AP: "When they opened the door he was already dead. He was slumped over."
Neighbours claimed they heard up to eight shots being fired.
She told AP: "When they opened the door he was already dead. He was slumped over."
Neighbours claimed they heard up to eight shots being fired.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation will investigate the incident, and an emergency meeting was called by the city council.
Mr Brown's body was placed under a blue tent after he was shot.
Mr Brown's body was placed under a blue tent after he was shot.
North Carolina district attorney Andrew Womble said he wanted accurate information on exactly what had happened and that he wouldn't rush to judgement.
What has been said about the shooting?
His relative Jadine Hampton said Mr Brown as a "great storyteller like a comedian" and had a "beautiful smile, infectious laugh".
His relative Jadine Hampton said Mr Brown as a "great storyteller like a comedian" and had a "beautiful smile, infectious laugh".
She told Heavy: "[He was a] wonderful father, who pushed his kids to be honor roll students even though he never finished school.
"He loved his family and would do anything to help. A huge heart. Never known to be violent or carry a gun that I’m aware.
"He loved his family and would do anything to help. A huge heart. Never known to be violent or carry a gun that I’m aware.
"He will be missed and my family is heartbroken over this."
She also wrote on Facebook: "My cousin is gone. Body still there and this happened hours ago.
She also wrote on Facebook: "My cousin is gone. Body still there and this happened hours ago.
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