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North Carolina D.A. Says Law Enforcement Shooting Of Andrew Brown Jr. Is ‘Justified’

Charlotte Pence Bond
North Carolina D.A. Says Law Enforcement Shooting Of Andrew Brown Jr. Is ‘Justified’
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North Carolina Pasquotank County District Attorney R. Andrew Womble stated Tuesday that the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. during an encounter with law enforcement last month was “justified” as he discussed the results of an independent investigation conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. 

Womble added that the three deputies involved in the incident who fired their weapons will not face charges. “While tragic, the shooting of Mr. Brown was justified due to his actions,” Womble said.

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