Keith Vidal was an 18-year-old schizophrenic whose parents called police because he was having a violent episode, as they had done on many previous occasions. Two officers arrived and attempted to calm Vidal, who was holding a small screwdriver but not attempting to attack anyone with it. A third officer, Detective Bryon Vassey arrived and allegedly ordered the officers to tase Vidal. Then Vassey shot Vidal in the chest. A Grand Jury indicted Vassey for involuntary manslaughter in February. As of September 2014, no trial date has been set.
Victim's Name: Keith Vidal
Agency Responsible: Southport Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Race: White
Date of Death: January 5, 2014
County: Brunswick
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Charged, Acquitted
Criminal Charges: Charged, Acquitted
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: screw driver
Geography: Rural