Meanwhile in Raleigh, North Carolina, a police officer shot and killed an African-American man while he was trying to flee arrest. A witness told local news the officer opened fire after he fell trying to follow the suspect as he fled over a fence. The man has been identified as Akiel Denkins, a father of two. Police say a gun was found, but have not said if it was Denkins’ gun or if he threatened the officer.
North Carolina: Witnesses Say Officer Shot Man Who Was Fleeing
HeadlineMar 01, 2016