Jason Walker Coverage

Not enough evidence to charge Cumberland County deputy in Jason Walker's killing, special prosecutor says

A special prosecutor said Thursday no charges will be filed against a Cumberland County Sheriff's deputy accused of killing Jason Walker. The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys made the decision not to file criminal charges against Jeffrey Hash after reviewing the state's evidence.

Special prosecutor says not enough evidence to charge deputy in Jason Walker's killing

A special prosecutor said Thursday no charges will be filed against Cumberland County sheriff's deputy Jeffrey Hash, who is accused of killing Jason Walker.

Byran Mims, WRAL reporter

Autopsy sheds light on death of man shot by off-duty Cumberland County deputy

An autopsy is shedding new light on the death of a man shot and killed by an off-duty deputy in Cumberland County.

Protestors in Fayetteville demand release of all body cam video in Jason Walker case

One week later and demonstrators have not stopped demanding justice for Jason Walker.

Witnesses say Jason Walker jumped onto truck's hood before Fayetteville shooting

In body camera video released Friday, Fayetteville police interview witnesses to try and figure out what led to the shooting last Saturday of Jason Walker. Two witnesses, a man and a woman, told officers they saw Walker jump onto the hood of a truck driven by Lt. Jeffrey Hash before Hash exited the truck and shot Walker.

Body-cam video 1: I didn't see that he posed a threat

Witness Elizabeth Ricks told police she did not think Jason Walker posed a threat to Lt. Jeffrey Hash. Her statement was captured on police body camera video.

Body-cam video 2: He jumped up on the guy's hood

A witness tells police he saw Jason Walker jump on the hood of Lt. Jeffrey Hash's truck before Hash fired his gun. His interview was captured on police body worn video.

Body cam video 3: That fellow jumped up on the hood

A witness tells police he saw Jason Walker jump on the hood of a truck driven by Lt. Jeffrey Hash. The interview was captured on police body-worn cameras.

Body camera: Jason Walker's father says he jumped on truck before off-duty deputy shot him

In body camera video released Friday, Fayetteville police interview witnesses to try and figure out what led to the shooting last Saturday of Jason Walker. Two witnesses, a man and a woman, told officers they saw Walker jump onto the hood of a truck driven by Lt. Jeffrey Hash before Hash exited the truck and shot Walker.

Attorney Ben Crump advocates for man shot, killed by off-duty deputy

The family of Jason Walker, the man shot and killed by an off-duty Cumberland County deputy, along with nationally-known civil rights attorney Ben Crump are holding a rally for justice in Fayetteville Thursday night.

Attorney Ben Crump, family of Jason Walker hold rally for justice in Fayetteville

The family of Jason Walker, the man shot and killed by an off-duty Cumberland County deputy, along with nationally-known civil rights attorney Ben Crump are holding a rally for justice in Fayetteville Thursday night.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Attorney Ben Crump, family of Jason Walker hold rally in Fayetteville

The family of Jason Walker, the man shot and killed by an off-duty Cumberland County deputy, along with nationally-known civil rights attorney Ben Crump are holding a rally for justice in Fayetteville Thursday night.

What "black box" data could reveal about fatal Fayetteville shooting

A vehicle's "black box" captures information about what a driver is doing behind the wheel before any kind of impact. Investigators are using this technology to help reconstruct the moments Hash says Walker jumped onto his hood.

Witness seen in video of Jason Walker shooting aftermath gives firsthand account

If you've watched the video of the aftermath of Walker's shooting, you'll see a man walking around without his shirt on. That man is Cedric Whitlock, who gave the shirt off his back to help a nurse stop Walker's bleeding.

Judge signs off on release of bodycam video in shooting death of Jason Walker by off-duty Cumberland deputy

Investigators are still working to piece together exactly what led up to Lt. Jeffrey Hash's shooting of Jason Walker over the weekend. Using audio of the 911 calls, listening to witness statements and digging into pre-crash data stored in the "black box" of Hash's vehicle, investigators are working to build a picture of what happened that day.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter & Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Mayor hopes message will calm tensions in shooting aftermath

Protesters gathered in downtown Fayetteville on Tuesday night for the third straight night in support of Jason Walker, the man shot and killed Saturday by an off-duty Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputy.

'We must not resort to violence.' Fayetteville mayor calls for peace as protestors gather for third night

Protesters gathered in downtown Fayetteville on Tuesday night for the third straight night in support of Jason Walker, the man shot and killed Saturday by an off-duty Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputy.

Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter

911 calls shed light on shooting involving off-duty deputy in Fayetteville

Ben Crump, an attorney known for representing the families of George Floyd, killed by a Minneapolis police officer, and Andrew Brown, shot by Pasquotank deputies in Elizabeth City, N.C., has stepped into the case of a man shot in Cumberland County over the weekend.

Joe Fisher, WRAL Reporter, Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter & Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter

Protestors march for second night following shooting of Fayetteville man by off-duty deputy

The FBI has joined the investigation into an off-duty deputy who shot and killed a Fayetteville man, an action that has sparked protests in the city over the weekend - including another one planned for Monday night.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter & Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter

Cumberland Co. deputy on leave as questions swirl about man's shooting

On Sunday, dozens of people marched in Fayetteville demanding answers and justice after a man was shot and killed by an off-duty Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputy. The Cumberland County shooting has put one deputy on leave, and raises more questions.

Cory Dinkel, WRAL mulitplatform producer, Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter and Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern NC reporter