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Shawn West Jr.

Age : 22

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/12/2026

Location : DG Market, Faison Highway

City : Faison

County : Sampson

State : North Carolina

Agency : Sampson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/12/2026, Sampson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a 911 call at the DG Market on Faison Highway. According to family members, Shawn West Jr. had been experiencing a mental health crisis, had recently been released from a hospital, and called 911 seeking help. Deputies encountered West, who authorities said was armed with a knife. Two deputies shot West, who died at the scene. The deputies were placed on administrative leave, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting. Family members have questioned the circumstances of the shooting and are seeking additional information from authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wral.com/news/local/sbi-investigation-officer-involved-shooting-june-2026/
https://www.witn.com/2026/06/12/sbi-investigating-deadly-sampson-county-deputy-involved-shooting/