County and BATF officers chased Smith by car and on foot into a wooded area. Cornered, he was ordered to show his hands, and he reportedly kept moving as if to produce a handgun. They fired 24 rounds. Nine fatally struck him. His sister claims he was unarmed, while police haven't confirmed whether he was armed or not.
Victim's Name: Brandon Devone Smith
Agency Responsible: New Hanover County Sheriff's Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 13, 2013
County: New Hanover
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Urban