Akiel Rakim Lakeith Denkins Killed by Raleigh Police Department

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Police say they were arresting Denkins on a warrant when he began running away. Officer D.C. Twiddy, according to County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman's report, pursued Denkins and tackled him. At that point, Twiddy said he shot Denkins as he "attempted to reach into his waistband for a handgun." Twiddy fired twice at Denkins “because he was in fear of his life,” the report said. Whether Denkins had a gun, and whether he reached for it, is in dispute. A forensic pathologist found that Denkins was shot in the back.

Victim's Name: Akiel Rakim Lakeith Denkins

Agency Responsible: Raleigh Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 24

Race: Black

Date of Death: February 29, 2016

County: Wake

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Unclear

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Foot

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1327

Geography: Urban

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