Police killings
2013-2020

Brandon Devone Smith

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 10/13/2013

Wilmington, New Hanover, NC
Carl Seitter Drive and Fulbright Street

County and BATF officers chased Smith by car and on foot into a wooded area. Cornered, he was ordered to show his hands, and he reportedly kept moving as if to produce a handgun. They fired 24 rounds. Nine fatally struck him. His sister claims he was unarmed, while police haven't confirmed whether he was armed or not.