Charles Co. NAACP calls for shooting investigation
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The NAACP chapter in Charles County is asking for an independent investigation into a fatal police shooting.
On Friday, chapter president William Braxton called the shooting of 44-year-old Cornelius Warren unwarranted. The Indian Head man was shot and killed in a struggle with two sheriff's deputies on Oct 2.
Authorities have said the deputies made a traffic stop and found marijuana in Warren's vehicle.
Braxton says he's seen video from a deputy's dashboard camera. He says the footage raises questions about the deputy's conduct and shows the use of force was unnecessary.
In a statement to WTTG-TV, the Charles County sheriff's office says it's committed to doing a thorough investigation. It says an outside lab is examining forensic evidence and officials have met with the NAACP.
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