Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Denny Winslow

Gender : Female

Age : 49

Race : White

Date : 10/02/2025

Location : 200 block of Mother Vineyard Road

City : Manteo

County : Dare

State : North Carolina

Agency : Manteo Police Department; Dare County Sheriff’s Office; NC SBI

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to claims of crime in progress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 4:11 p.m., Dare Central Communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting a possible crime in progress in the 200 block of Mother Vineyard Road. Manteo Police Officers responded with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, officers were confronted by 49-year-old Denny Winslow who was reportedly armed. An officer opened fire, striking Winslow. Winslow was pronounced deceased at the scene. She had become unhoused with her son after hurricane Ian and had experienced a number of challenges prior to being killed by police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2025/10/02/armed-subject-fatally-shot-by-manteo-police-officer/
https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2025/10/03/identity-of-armed-subject-who-died-in-officer-involved-shooting-released-by-ncsbi/