Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Said Ezzine

Gender : Male

Age : 48

Race : Middle Eastern

Date : 08/05/2025

Location : 1600 block of Marion Street

City : Greensboro

County : Guilford

State : North Carolina

Agency : Greensboro Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/05/2025 at approximately 4:06 p.m., a Greensboro Police officer responded after being flagged down by a resident reporting a trespasser on Marion Street. Upon arrival, the officer encountered Said Ezzine, who refused multiple commands and became confrontational. Ezzine retrieved a weapon and advanced aggressively toward the officer. The officer then opened fire, striking Ezzine.

The officer immediately called for emergency medical services and administered first aid at the scene, but Ezzine was pronounced dead there. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case for an independent review. The officer involved was placed on administrative duty during the investigation, as per department protocol.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wxii12.com/article/investigation-marion-street-edgecombe-street-greensboro/65607147
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/greensboro/large-police-presence-in-greensboro-on-edgecombe-street/
https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_65261c93-5c08-4987-8d23-e4fe81c96dae.html
https://abc45.com/news/local/suspect-identified-in-officer-involved-shooting-08-06-2025
https://abc45.com/news/local/police-presence-on-edgecombe-street-in-greensboro