Video shows undercover cops shooting man threatening shoppers with fake gun in ‘justified’ defense: officials

Video shows undercover cops shooting man threatening shoppers with fake gun in ‘justified’ defense: officials

Gastonia police officers cleared in deadly shooting after suspect Derrick Manigault waved what turned out to be a fake gun inside a North Carolina convenience store.

A man threatened 'You trying to lose your life tonight?' with a fake gun before he was shot, but a video showed why the officers were cleared

Two undercover police officers in North Carolina will not face criminal charges following a fatal shooting that occurred during an alcohol compliance check. The decision follows an extensive investigation into the events that took place on January 10, 2026, at Jakobs Food Mart in Gastonia. While the situation ended in a loss of life, the Gaston County District Attorney determined that the officers acted in self-defense and the defense of others.…

Video shows undercover cops shooting man threatening shoppers with fake gun in ‘justified’ defense: officials - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two undercover police officers will not be charged in a deadly use of force case in North Carolina after they shot a man who made threats with a fake gun, officials said. Surveillance video that was released on Monday shows the tense moments when a suspect, identified as Derrick Manigault, was seen waving what appeared to be a gun and threatening people inside a convenience store on Jan. 10. The office…