Pasquotank County

Incumbent Democrat Don Davis wins in tightly contested 1st District U.S. House race

Mitchell Northam — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:07:13 GMT

In a narrow victory over Republican challenger Laurie Buckhout, Democrat Don Davis was reelected to a second term representing North Carolina's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House.

Pasquotank County: DA who called Andrew Brown Jr.'s killing 'justified' is elected to Superior Court

Mitchell Northam — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:27:17 GMT

Andrew Womble 鈥� the former District Attorney in Pasquotank County who did not press charges against the sheriff's deputies who killed Andrew Brown in Elizabeth City in 2021 鈥� has won the election for Superior Court Judge in North Carolina鈥檚 1st District. Pasquotank Sheriff Tommy Wooten was also re-elected.

$3M settlement reached in lawsuit over Andrew Brown Jr.'s death

Associated Press — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:33:52 GMT

Brown was killed on April 21 of last year by Pasquotank County sheriff鈥檚 deputies while they were serving drug-related warrants at his Elizabeth City home.

Racial justice advocates see wins in Elizabeth City elections

Jason deBruyn — Wed, 18 May 2022 20:36:51 GMT

Kirk Rivers, who led marches after Andrew Brown Jr.'s death, was elected mayor.

Andrew Brown Jr. wrongful-death lawsuit takes step forward

Jason deBruyn — Tue, 03 May 2022 21:39:59 GMT

Tue, 03 May 2022 21:39:59 GMT /news/2022-05-03/andrew-brown-jr-wrongful-death-lawsuit-takes-step-forward Jason deBruyn

In absence of criminal charges, family seeks alternative forms of justice for Andrew Brown Jr.

Laura Pellicer, Jason deBruyn — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:21:35 GMT

As the anniversary of Andrew Brown Jr.鈥檚 death in Elizabeth City nears, many who called for justice say that until now, they have seen little in the way of transparency or reform.

A year after Andrew Brown Jr.'s death, Elizabeth City remains divided

Jason deBruyn — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:16:53 GMT

A year after Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office deputies shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. while trying to arrest him on charges that he was selling illegal drugs, the small, coastal community at the center of it remains divided.

鈥楢 confusing and devastating time鈥�: Elizabeth City mayor reflects on impact of Andrew Brown Jr.鈥檚 death

Laura Pellicer — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:38:15 GMT

On April 21, 2021, deputies with the Pasquotank County Sheriff鈥檚 Office shot and killed 42-year old Andrew Brown Jr., an unarmed Black man. 吉彩网网站's Laura Pellicer interviewed Elizabeth City Mayor Bettie Parker about the community's push for changes in policing.

Six Months After The Killing Of Andrew Brown Jr., Community Continues Push For Change

Laura Pellicer, Jason deBruyn — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:36:00 GMT

Brown鈥檚 family and others are still waiting for key developments in the case 鈥� including the results of an ongoing FBI probe, a family lawsuit seeking millions of dollars in damages, and a media petition for the public release of body camera footage.

Autopsy: Andrew Brown Jr. Died From Gunshot Wound To Head

Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:15:57 GMT

The official autopsy of the unarmed Black man who was fatally shot in April by sheriff鈥檚 deputies in North Carolina says he died from a penetrating gunshot wound to the head. Andrew Brown Jr. also was shot in the right arm and suffered lacerations.