Wilmington Police Shooting of Kadir Skinner Sparks $25 Million Lawsuit
On June 24, 2026, Wilmington police officers shot and killed 19‑year‑old Kadir Skinner after he emerged from a house and was reported to have pointed a weapon at a crowd. Body‑camera footage of the incident was released jointly by the Delaware Department of Justice, the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Police Department. The Civil Rights Division of the DOJ has opened an investigation. Skinner’s family announced plans to file a lawsuit against the city seeking $25 million in damages, demanding that the officer who fired be held accountable. Wilmington Mayor John Carney said the city remains committed to an independent, thorough investigation of the shooting.
Entities: City of Wilmington · John Carney · Kadir Skinner · U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division · Wilmington Police Department
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police said Skinner emerged from a residence and pointed a weapon at a crowd before agents opened fire. (article 21f4548e-dc3f-4a2d-a23d-bb187b61272e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kadir Skinner, 19, was killed by Wilmington police on June 24, 2026. (article 21f4548e-dc3f-4a2d-a23d-bb187b61272e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The family of Kadir Skinner announced plans to sue the city of Wilmington for $25 million. (article 21f4548e-dc3f-4a2d-a23d-bb187b61272e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor John Carney said the city remains committed to an independent, exhaustive investigation. (article 21f4548e-dc3f-4a2d-a23d-bb187b61272e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Body‑camera video of the shooting was released by the Delaware Department of Justice, the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Police Department. (article 21f4548e-dc3f-4a2d-a23d-bb187b61272e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the shooting. (article 21f4548e-dc3f-4a2d-a23d-bb187b61272e)