Family of man fatally shot by Wilmington police call for transparency as investigation continues
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- The family of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner says newly viewed body camera footage of the police shooting that killed him shows he "should be alive today," and they are urging officials to release the video publicly.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family, said the nearly four-minute recording offers no justification for the officer's actions.
"Nothing on that video justified this. I'm aggravated," Crump said.
After reviewing the footage, Crump said the public should be allowed to see it.
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"They need to release the video," he said.
Skinner was shot and killed by a Wilmington police officer on June 24 near 24th and Jessup streets. Police say Skinner was seen pointing a gun into a crowd and running away when the officer fired.
Family attorneys dispute that account, saying Skinner was running from a dog.
Attorney Harry Daniels said the video raises questions about whether Skinner was armed.
"Kadir is running from the dog, and clearly he was shot from behind. I have to ask, was he armed? Here's the thing, we don't know that. Because the video wasn't as clear. We got pointed out that there was a weapon, and at some point a weapon was dropped."
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Before Skinner's burial Thursday afternoon, relatives spoke about their continued push for accountability.
His sister, Aniyah Clark, said the family will keep fighting.
"His name will not die in vain; we will never let this go," she said.
Skinner's mother, Rashai Skinner, vowed to continue seeking justice.
"You guys, the police, have woken up a lioness, and I will not stop fighting for my cub," she said.
The officer involved has not been publicly identified and has been placed on administrative duty.
The Wilmington Police Department and the Delaware Department of Justice continue to investigate the shooting.
