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5 clusters · 20 sources · 30 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 13 days ago

Category: CRIME

Wilmington police shooting of Kadir Skinner – lawsuit

Entities: John Carney · City of Wilmington · Wilmington Police Department · Kadir Skinner · U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

Overview

Body‑camera footage released on July 16 2026 provided a visual account of the June 24 shooting of 19‑year‑old Kadir Skinner in Wilmington. The video, released jointly by the Delaware Department of Justice, the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Police Department, shows officers pursuing Skinner after he emerged from a house, a brief chase, gunfire, his handcuffing and transport to a hospital where he later died. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation.

The day after the footage’s release, Skinner’s family announced a wrongful‑death lawsuit seeking $25 million from the City of Wilmington, demanding the officer who fired be held accountable. Mayor John Carney said the city remains committed to an independent, thorough investigation.

Community protests and civil‑rights groups continue to demand full public release of all evidence and an independent review of police practices, while multiple agencies remain involved in the ongoing investigation.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Kadir Skinner, 19, was killed by Wilmington police on June 24, 2026. (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 family of Kadir Skinner announced plans to sue the city of Wilmington for $25 million. (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)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor John Carney said the city remains committed to an independent, exhaustive investigation. (article 21f4548e-dc3f-4a2d-a23d-bb187b61272e)
[○ 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)

Timeline

13 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Wilmington Police Shooting of Kadir Skinner Sparks $25 Million Lawsuit
Wilmington police killed 19‑year‑old Kadir Skinner on June 24, 2026; body‑camera video released, DOJ civil‑rights probe opened, and his family plans a $25 million lawsuit against the city.
24 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Wilmington police shooting of Kadir Skinner leads to $25 M lawsuit
Body‑camera video of the June 24 police shooting of 19‑year‑old Kadir Skinner in Wilmington was released, and his family announced a $25 million wrongful‑death lawsuit against the city.
29 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Wilmington Police Shooting of 19‑year‑old Kadir Skinner
Witness videos show 19‑year‑old Kadir Skinner alive and handcuffed after Wilmington police shot him, fueling calls for body‑camera footage release.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Wilmington Police Shooting of Kadir Skinner Sparks Protests
Wilmington police shot 19‑year‑old Kadir Skinner, sparking protests demanding body‑camera footage and transparency as investigations begin.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 10 sources
Wilmington Police Shooting of 19-Year-Old Kadir Skinner
Wilmington police shot and killed 19‑year‑old Kadir Skinner; family demands transparency, officer placed on leave, DOJ investigating.

Sources

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