Death by Cop- 2022

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Brenda Donahue

Case # :1110

Gender : Female

Age : 60

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/19/2022

Location : 8900 block of St. Croix Ln

City : Charlotte

County : Mecklenburg

State : North Carolina

Agency : Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

Officer(s) :Brandon Graham

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during mental health crisis

Disposition : No known charges

Open Records Summary :

Police went to the victim's home to serve an involuntary psychiatric commitment order. Police allege when they arrived, the victim began shooting at officers through the door. Police then shot and killed her.

Source Links :

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-south-charlotte-neighborhood-police/275-b1721687-ffda-46bc-930a-ea4e4a123d1a

https://www.wbtv.com/2022/08/19/authorities-investigating-after-officer-involved-shooting-south-charlotte/

https://www.wxii12.com/article/woman-dies-after-trading-gunfire-with-cmpd-investigation-ongoing/41022534#

https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/south-charlotte-woman-who-exchanged-gunfire-with-cmpd-dies/