The Mayor and Police Chief of Wilmington are asking for patience, as the investigations into last week’s fatal officer-involved shooting continue.
Mayor John Carney said Monday that incidents like this “raise difficult questions, evoke strong emotions, and understandably leave many residents seeking answers… but those answers must come through a thorough, independent and transparent investigative process.” Carney began his statement to express his deepest condolences to Skinner’s family, friends and loved ones.
“No matter the circumstances, the loss of a young life is a tragedy, and our hearts are with everyone who is grieving,” Carney said. Later, he added “I ask everyone for your cooperation and to allow the investigative process to move forward with patience and respect. I also ask residents and business owners who live near the shooting to share information and recorded video with law enforcement. This is essential to helping investigators as they review existing footage and recordings. We owe that to the family of the deceased, to all parties involved, and to every member of our community who deserves confidence that these investigations will be conducted fairly, professionally, and without bias.”…