# Wilmington police shooting of Kadir Skinner – lawsuit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wilmington-police-shooting-of-kadir-skinner > Updated: 2026-07-27T16:23:28.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 5. 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 - Kadir Skinner, 19, was killed by Wilmington police on June 24, 2026. (single source) - Body‑camera video of the shooting was released by the Delaware Department of Justice, the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Police Department. (single source) - The family of Kadir Skinner announced plans to sue the city of Wilmington for $25 million. (single source) - The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the shooting. (single source) - Mayor John Carney said the city remains committed to an independent, exhaustive investigation. (single source) - Police said Skinner emerged from a residence and pointed a weapon at a crowd before agents opened fire. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-27: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wilmington-police-shooting-of-kadir-skinner-sparks-25-million-lawsuit ### 2026-07-17: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wilmington-police-shooting-of-19yearold-kadir-skinner-sparks-lawsuit ### 2026-07-12: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wilmington-police-shooting-of-19yearold-kadir-skinner ### 2026-06-29: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wilmington-police-shooting-of-kadir-skinner-sparks-protests ### 2026-06-28: 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wilmington-police-shooting-of-19-year-old-kadir-skinner --- Cite as: Wilmington police shooting of Kadir Skinner – lawsuit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wilmington-police-shooting-of-kadir-skinner