NC Prosecutor Says Deputies Justified in Andrew Brown Jr. Shooting

In North Carolina, a prosecutor justified the use of deadly force in the shooting of Andrew Brown, citing video evidence showing Brown's actions as a threat to deputies. The District Attorney released body camera footage, which some found disturbing. The DA argued that the deputies faced both actual and apparent danger, leading them to fire. Brown's family and their attorneys claimed he was trying to escape, not threatening deputies. Activists demanded resignations, and the FBI launched a civil rights investigation.

What was the prosecutor's stance on the use of deadly force against Andrew Brown?

• It was excessive.

• It was justified.

• It was unnecessary.

• It was accidental.

What did the body camera footage show about Andrew Brown's actions?

• Brown was standing still.

• Brown was surrendering.

• Brown was driving away.

• Brown was attacking the deputies.

Why did the deputies decide to fire shots at Andrew Brown?

• They perceived a threat to their safety.

• They were trying to stop a robbery.

• They were ordered to do so.

• They mistook him for someone else.

What is the family's perspective on Andrew Brown's actions during the incident?

• Brown was cooperating with the deputies.

• Brown was trying to attack the deputies.

• Brown was attempting to flee.

• Brown was armed and dangerous.

What action has the FBI taken regarding the Andrew Brown case?

• They have closed the case.

• They have launched a civil rights investigation.

• They have arrested the deputies.

• They have cleared the deputies of wrongdoing.