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Anthony Andrew Renuart

Gender : Male

Age : 52

Race : White

Date : 02/03/2021

Location : 3147 Canady Mill Rd.

City : Franklinton

County : Granville

State : North Carolina

Agency : North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 3, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and deputies from the Granville County Sheriff's Office arrived at 3147 Canady Mill Rd. in Franklinton, North Carolina, to serve an arrest warrant for 52-year-old Anthony Andrew Renuart. The charges against Renuart included first-degree statutory sex offense, four counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, and disseminating obscenities to a minor. The search warrant pertained to the production of child pornography.
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Upon their arrival, Renuart, who was armed, retreated into the residence. At approximately 11:00 a.m., he emerged from the house armed with a long gun. An SBI agent opened fire, fatally wounding Renuart.
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation into the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries during this police encounter: 1

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/sbi-identifies-agent-suspect-involved-in-deadly-granville-county-shooting/
https://www.wral.com/story/neighbors-shocked-and-appalled-after-finding-out-granville-county-man-was-sex-crimes-suspect/19509885/