After a brief stint in basic training and Army discharge, Curnell took a pistol and walked to his sister's apartment house nearby. Detained by the police as suspicious Curnell was made to lie down at gunpoint. As the officer reholstered his pistol, according to the officer, Curnell shot himself in the head. The reported forensic evidence was largely consistent with that story but doubts remained with the family.
Victim's Name: Denzel Curnell
Agency Responsible: Charleston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 20, 2014
County: Charleston
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban