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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/27/2025

Location : Laurens Way

City : Knightdale

County : Wake

State : North Carolina

Agency : Knightdale Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On the morning of July 27, 2025, Knightdale Police and Wake County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare check at a residence in the Planter’s Walk subdivision, following concerns about a man in mental health crisis who might be armed. Officers arrived and the individual retreated into the home, prompting police to quickly establish a tactical perimeter and evacuate nearby residences. Roadways in the area were also closed to maintain control.
Police deployed the Knightdale Police Special Response Unit (SRU) to manage the evolving barricade situation. SRU officers in full tactical gear took positions around the house, ensured overwatch from covered zones, and supported negotiators who bore down for several hours by loudspeaker and phone.
After this sustained effort, SRU officers conducted a forced armed entry. Upon entering, they discovered the man had died from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wral.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-knightdale-july-2025/21005294
https://abc11.com/post/police-respond-to-mental-health-incident-knightdale-laurens-way-closed/17322574
https://www.wakeweekly.com/stories/man-dies-by-suicide-in-knightdale-as-police-attempt-intervention,96423