Taser Coverage

Wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of family of Darryl Williams, who died after police shocked him

On Monday, prominent Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of Darryl Tyree Williams.

Lawsuit: Darryl Williams was stunned by police six times during fatal arrest

Darryl Williams died after he was shocked with a police Taser outside a Raleigh sweepstakes parlor this past January.

WRAL staff

SBI investigates Warrenton police officer for misconduct, excessive force

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating complaints of improper use of force by Warrenton police officer Mark Oakley.

Warrenton police officer under investigation after complaints of improper use of force

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating complaints of improper use of force by Warrenton police officer Mark Oakley.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Raleigh police officers won't face charges in death of man who died after getting shocked by Taser

Darryl Tyree Williams died after he was shocked by police in January during a "pro-active policing" patrol outside a Raleigh sweepstakes parlor.

Attorney Ben Crump discusses man's death at hands of Wallace police; Raleigh officers not facing charges in Darryl Williams case

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is holding a news conference to discuss James Lanier's February 2023 death at the hands of the Wallace Police Department. He is also expected to discuss the Wake County District Attorney's Office's not to file charges against the Raleigh police officers who shocked and killed Darryl Williams in January outside a sweepstakes parlor.

Wake DA: No charges for police officers who shocked man outside sweepstakes parlor

Darryl Tyree Williams died after he was shocked by police in January during a "pro-active policing" patrol outside a Raleigh sweepstakes parlor.

WRAL Staff

Attorney Ben Crump holds news conference with family of Darryl Williams

On Friday, civil rights activist and attorney Ben Crump held a news conference with the family of Darryl Williams' who died in Raleigh police custody.

Cause of death determined for man who died in Raleigh police custody

Darryl Williams' cause of death is listed as a "sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of cocaine intoxication, physical exertion, conducted energy weapon use and physical restraint," the autopsy states.

Attorney Ben Crump, family of Darryl Williams respond to autopsy findings in emotional address

Darryl Williams' cause of death is listed as a "sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of cocaine intoxication, physical exertion, conducted energy weapon use and physical restraint," the autopsy states.

WRAL Staff

Darryl Williams' family wants answers from Raleigh police and action from the Wake County DA's Office

Lawyers representing the family of the late Darryl Williams said the Raleigh police officers who tried taking him into custody should face criminal charges.

Lawyers, family of man who died after being shocked with Taser by Raleigh police wants justice

Lawyers representing the family of the late Darryl Williams said the Raleigh police officers who tried taking him into custody should face criminal charges.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Family of man who died in Raleigh police custody to give update on investigation

The family of Darryl Williams, who died at the hands of police, is calling for the officers to be fired.

Family of Darryl Williams retains lawyer Ben Crump

Darryl Williams died on Jan. 17 about an hour after Raleigh police officers deployed a Taser on him.

WRAL Staff

'Is he breathing?' Body cam footage provides insight into Darryl Williams' arrest, death

The video of a man's chase and arrest by Raleigh police outside a sweepstakes parlor in January was released Friday afternoon, providing insight into the final moments of his life before he died in police custody.

WRAL staff

Body cam video of Darryl Williams' arrest, death to be released Friday

Darryl Williams died after police used a Taser three times on him, outside a sweepstakes parlor on Rock Quarry Road.

WRAL staff

In Depth with Dan Haggerty: Should police carry defibrillators?

Darryl Williams died in the custody of Raleigh police. In the wake of his death, WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty asks whether police should carry automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Daryl Williams' family responds to death from RPD encounter

The family of Darryl Williams, the man who died in the custody of Raleigh police, announced a list of demands to the Raleigh police department on Tuesday morning.

'Darryl Williams should not be dead': Family, activists voice pain from Raleigh man's fatal encounter with RPD

The family of Darryl Williams, the man who died in the custody of Raleigh police, announced a list of demands for the police department on Tuesday morning days after his death summoned controversy in the community.

Michael Grace, WRAL multimedia journalist

RPD report: Taser used 3 times on man who tried to escape arrest

A five-day report released Monday states Darryl Williams, who died Jan. 17 while police officers were attempting to take him into custody, yelled that he had a heart condition as a Taser was used to detain him.

Multiple Taser shocks not 'inappropriate,' law enforcement expert says after Raleigh man shocked, dies during arrest

A five-day report released Monday details the arrest of Darryl Williams, who died Jan. 17 while police officers were attempting to take him into custody.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Mother desperate for answers after son dies in custody of Raleigh police

Sonya Williams, mourning the death of her only son, is desperate for answers to her questions: Why did her son have a Taser used on him? Was he shocked too many times? Did police really need to use the Taser?

'Outlet to heal': Community gathers at vigil for man who died in Raleigh police custody

Family members, friends and community activists are gathering to mourn Darryl Williams, who died in police custody,

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Family identifies man who died in Raleigh police custody

The man's mother, Sonya Williams, said her son Darryl Williams was the man who died. He was 32 and lived in Raleigh.

'He was so loved': Mother grieves loss of man who died after Raleigh officers used Taser on him

The man's mother, Sonya Williams, said her son Darryl Williams was the man who died. He was 32 and lived in Raleigh. Six officers were involved in the incident, according to Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter and Nia Harden, WRAL reporter