RALEIGH, N.C. â Three Pasquotank County sheriffâs deputies have resigned and another seven have been put on leave after the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City, though a sheriffâs department spokesman said the resignations were not related to Brownâs death.
Gov. Roy Cooper called for body camera footage of the shooting to be released, as did Elizabeth City leaders.
âInitial reports of the shooting in Elizabeth City and death of Andrew Brown Jr. this week are tragic and extremely concerning,â Cooper tweeted Friday evening. âThe body camera footage should be made public as quickly as possible and the SBI should investigate thoroughly to ensure accountability.â
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Gov. Cooper: Body camera footage should be made public as quickly as possible By Spectrum News Staff Coastal UPDATED 7:15 PM ET Apr. 23, 2021 PUBLISHED 3:30 PM ET Apr. 23, 2021 PUBLISHED 3:30 PM EDT Apr. 23, 2021
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Three Pasquotank County deputies have resigned following the death of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City.
Brown was fatally shot by deputies Wednesday morning as they were enforcing a search and arrest warrant for drug charges. Family members said they were informed about the deputies resignations by Sheriff Tommy Wooten. The sheriff s office confirmed the resignations.
#BREAKING I can confirm firsthand after a phone conversation w/Glenda Thomas, one of Andrew Brown Jr.’s aunts, that she & other family members are meeting at the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office w/PCSO off