Police served a “no-knock” warrant in search of narcotics, weapons and stolen property, police said. It was known at the time that the suspects inside were armed, officials said. At least one shot was fired at officers before Laurent was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Ferguson Claude Laurent Jr.
Agency Responsible: Salisbury Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 3, 2016
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
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2011
Geography: Suburban