Death by Cop 2021-2025
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James Lee Simpson
Gender : Male
Age : 45
Race : Black
Date : 12/29/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Shelby
County : Cleveland
State : North Carolina
Agency : Shelby Police Department
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 29, 2024, Shelby Police Department officers responded to a report of a man, identified as 45-year-old James Lee Simpson, causing a disturbance and allegedly threatening individuals with a gun. During an ensuing confrontation, an officer fired, killing Simpson. Details are unknown. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation.
