Graham Thomas Roberson : “Fatal Greensboro Officer-Involved Shooting: No Charges Filed”

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Details of the Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Greensboro

Last summer, on June 22, 2023, a fatal officer-involved shooting took place in Greensboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the 1010 block of Tuscaloosa Street in the early hours of the morning. The officer involved was responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area.

Upon arrival, the officer encountered 51-year-old Graham Thomas Roberson at the passenger door of the patrol vehicle. Without exiting the vehicle, the officer fired his weapon, striking Roberson. Despite being taken to the hospital, Roberson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Following the shooting, two handguns were discovered near the officer’s patrol vehicle. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that these weapons were actually a black semi-automatic BB gun and a silver toy revolver.

Officer’s Account of the Events Leading to the Shooting

According to the officer involved in the shooting, he was dispatched to the area to search for a suspicious black SUV. While driving through the area, he encountered Roberson walking on the road. Roberson flagged down the officer, prompting him to stop the vehicle.

As the officer lowered his window to speak with Roberson, he noticed a black handgun in Roberson’s hand. In a swift motion, Roberson pointed the handgun at the officer, leading the officer to draw his own weapon and fire multiple rounds through the window of the patrol vehicle.

After the shooting, the officer located the handgun underneath the vehicle and found another gun in Roberson’s waistband. It was later determined that these guns were the black semi-automatic BB gun and the silver toy revolver.

Conclusion by the District Attorney’s Office

Following a thorough investigation, the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office concluded that the officer’s use of deadly force was justified under the circumstances. The officer acted in self-defense, believing that he was facing imminent deadly force from Roberson.

As a result of their findings, the DA’s office announced that no charges would be filed against the officer involved in the fatal shooting. However, they emphasized that this decision should not absolve the Greensboro Police Department from conducting their own review of the incident to determine if departmental regulations were violated.

In light of this tragic incident, the community is reminded of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in high-pressure situations where split-second decisions can have life-altering consequences.

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