Wearing a mask and armed with a shotgun, Robinson attempted to rob a Chinese restaurant. An off-duty correctional officer who was dining at the restaurant showed Robinson his badge, but he continued to menace customers. The officer shot Robinson three times, killing him. Sheriff's office cleared officer, investigation pending.
Victim's Name: Sakhar Williye Robinson
Agency Responsible: Rowan County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 25, 2014
County: Rowan
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Suburban