Police killings
2013-2020

Willard Eugene Scott Jr.

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 2/12/2017

Durham, Durham, NC
U.S. 501, North Duke Street

Trooper Jerimy Mathis attempted to stop a 1996 Nissan sedan that was driving erratically. Police said the driver, Willard Eugene Scott Jr., failed to stop. After a brief pursuit, Scott exited his vehicle and began to run on foot. During the chase, Mathis shot and killed Scott.