Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Marvin Richard Hitchcock Jr.

Gender : Male

Age : 71

Race : White

Date : 08/10/2021

Location : 1773 Kennels Beach Road

City : Grantsboro

County : Pamlico

State : North Carolina

Agency : Pamlico County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 10, 2021, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a Pamlico County Sheriff's Deputy arrived at 1773 Kennels Beach Road to serve an arrest warrant for 71-year-old Marvin Richard Hitchcock Jr., who had failed to appear in court on charges of driving while impaired and related offenses. Hitchcock was armed with a handgun upon the deputy's arrival, prompting the deputy to request backup. Additional law enforcement officers from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Oriental Police Department, and North Carolina Probation and Parole responded to the location.
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For nearly 30 minutes, officers attempted to negotiate with Hitchcock, who continued to hold the firearm in a threatening manner toward himself and law enforcement. Police opened fire, killing him.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) conducted an independent investigation into the incident. District Attorney Scott Thomas will determine the justification.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• 1 Fatality (Marvin Richard Hitchcock Jr.)
• 1 Injury (Deputy)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wnct.com/local-news/man-dies-after-deputy-involved-shooting-in-pamlico-county-ncsbi-to-investigate/
•https://wcti12.com/news/local/man-threatening-deputy-with-gun-during-warrant-service-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.wral.com/story/deputy-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-pamlico-county/19821374/
: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-bern-nc/marvin-hitchcock-10304153