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Christopher Thomas Vaughan

Gender : Male

Age : 35

Race : White

Date : 09/09/2021

Location : Person County Courthouse, 105 S Main Street

City : Roxboro

County : Person

State : North Carolina

Agency : Roxboro Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during courthouse intervention

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 9, 2021, 35-year-old Christopher Thomas Vaughan became enraged during a trial at the Person County Courthouse after being found guilty of false imprisonment. Vaughan charged toward the judge's bench, prompting two deputies to intervene. During the altercation, Vaughan allegedly attempted to seize the bailiff's firearm. A Roxboro police officer, present in the courtroom, responded by shooting Vaughan. He was later pronounced dead from his injuries.
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The officer sustained a broken hand, while the bailiff suffered a head injury and neck scratches during the struggle. Both were treated at a hospital and released. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident, as is standard protocol in officer-involved shootings.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• 1 Fatality (Christopher Thomas Vaughan)
• 2 Injuries (Officer and Bailiff)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wral.com/story/defendant-shot-by-officer-during-person-courthouse-struggle-dies/19866662/
https://www.ncsbi.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/Update-on-SBI-Investigation-into-OIS-at-Person-Cou
https://abc11.com/christopher-thomas-vaughan-roxboro-person-county-courthouse-officer-shooting/11012497/
• https://www.wral.com/story/roxboro-officer-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-fatal-person-courthouse-shooting/19991067/
• https://www.wral.com/story/he-would-have-killed-every-single-one-of-us-judge-says-of-defendant-slain-in-person-courtroom-shooting/19982784/
• https://abc11.com/no-charges-christopher-thomas-vaughan-roxboro-person-county-courthouse/11255421/
• https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/defendant-injured-in-person-county-courtroom-shooting-dies/