Roxboro police Coverage

Store clerk shot during armed robbery in Roxboro, suspect in custody

Around 9 p.m., police responded to a reported gunshot wound at Cash Store, which is located at 416 Chub Lake Street. When police arrived, they found the store clerk with a single gunshot wound to the arm. The clerk was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

WRAL staff

Roxboro woman asks for apology after 'SWAT-style' raid at home

Months after her home was rushed by police, a Roxboro woman is still shaken by the events of Jan. 6, 2023.

Roxboro woman, NAACP reps give details on 'no-knock' raid at her home; seizure of dog

Shayla Tapp and representatives from the NAACP allege that Tapp's home was illegally raided by Roxboro police on Jan. 6, 2023. Tapp and NAACP representatives are expected to speak in front of Roxboro City Hall on Thursday afternoon.

Roxboro woman shot while sleeping in her home

A woman was shot and killed early Friday morning in Roxboro when her home was hit by gunfire. The police chief told WRAL News this is the city's first murder of the year.

Roxboro mother shot, killed in her sleep

A mother was shot and killed early Friday morning in Roxboro when her home was hit by gunfire. The police chief told WRAL News this is the city's first murder of the year.

Roxboro police chief: 'TikTok trends not made for streets'

Youths have been pointing what appear to be guns at people in Roxboro, and Police Chief David Hess said the so-called "prank wars" need to stop before they end in tragedy.

Roxboro chaplain who served COVID patients loses battle with virus

The Person County community is mourning the death of its emergency chaplain, who died Wednesday afternoon after an extended battle with COVID-19

'He was a light:' Community mourns Roxboro police chaplain who died from COVID-19

The Person County community is mourning the death of its emergency chaplain, who died Wednesday afternoon after an extended battle with COVID-19

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

Slain man's family disappointed, not surprised officer not charged

The brother of David Brooks Jr., who was shot and killed by a Roxboro police officer in July, said they are upset that the district attorney chose not to charge the officer in the case.

Prosecutor says police shooting of Roxboro man was justified

A Roxboro police officer who fatally shot an armed man in July won't face criminal charges, the Person County district attorney said Wednesday.

DA discusses clearing officer in Roxboro shooting

District Attorney Mike Waters talks about his decision not to charge a Roxboro police officer in a fatal shooting.

DA clears Roxboro police officer in fatal shooting

A Roxboro police officer who fatally shot an armed man in July won't face criminal charges, the Person County district attorney said Wednesday.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter, & Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

911 call, other details released in fatal Roxboro police shooting

A Roxboro police officer who fatally shot an armed man last month had a previous run-in with the man which ended in a mental evaluation, according to records obtained by WRAL Investigates.

Roxboro man killed by police had previous encounter with officer who fired fatal shot

A Roxboro police officer who fatally shot an armed man last month had a previous run-in with the man which ended in a mental evaluation, according to records obtained by WRAL Investigates.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Ex-officer says armed man posed 'imminent threat' to Roxboro police

Two former law enforcement officers who have reviewed footage of a fatal police shooting in Roxboro last week said the shooting was justified.

Former police officer who's now defense attorney says Roxboro police shooting was justified

Two former law enforcement officers who have reviewed footage of a fatal police shooting in Roxboro last week said the shooting was justified.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Brother says man killed by Roxboro police suffered mental health issues for years

Mayor Merilyn Newell kept a curfew in place for downtown Roxboro for a third night on Thursday as the town continues to deal with protests in the wake of a fatal police shooting last week.

Roxboro under curfew for third night in wake of fatal police shooting

Mayor Merilyn Newell kept a curfew in place for downtown Roxboro for a third night on Thursday as the town continues to deal with protests in the wake of a fatal police shooting last week.

Joe Fisher, WRAL multimedia journalist

Protesters gather at site where Roxboro man killed by officer

WRAL's Kirsten Gutierrez gives an update on the scene in Roxboro. Protesters gathered Wednesday at a memorial for David Earl Brooks, Jr. They were also joined by police, who blocked off the area of town during the protest, which lasted around an hour.

Father responds to video of a Roxboro officer shooting, killing his son

The father of 45-year-old David Earl Brooks, Jr., who was shot and killed by a Roxboro police officer last Friday, shared his emotional response to watching footage of the incident recorded by a dash-cam.

Protesters gather at site where Roxboro man killed by officer; state of emergency, curfew still in effect

Roxboro is in the second night of a two-night state of emergency and curfew that was put into place Tuesday by the City Council.

Jason O. Boyd, Multiplatform producer, and Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter

Dash-cam footage: Moments surrounding fatal shooting of a man by a Roxboro police officer

Roxboro citizens have been protesting ever since the fatal shooting of 45-year-old David Brooks Jr.. Roxboro Police said Brooks was holding a gun when he was shot by an officer. Newly-released dash cam video shows the moments surrounding the shooting.

Dash cam footage close-up of mans hands and gun before being shot by Roxboro officer

Dash cam footage close-up of Brooks' hands and gun a moment before being shot by a Roxboro officer.

Dash cam footage of Roxboro police officers approaching man who was shot

Viewer discretion advised. This video clip from the dash cam footage shows officers around the fallen man after he'd been shot in the chest. His body has been blurred.

Father of Roxboro man shot, killed by officer says newly-released footage shows death was not justified

The dash camera video showing the moment a Roxboro police officer shot and killed 45-year-old David Brooks Jr. was released on Wednesday. Brooks' father viewed the footage and shared his emotional response.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter