GREENVILLE, N.C. — UPDATE: Officials with the Greenville Police Department have released the identity of the individual connected to the officer-involved shooting that happened on Monday, January 20 at the ECU North Recreational Complex.
27-year-old Nolan Pritchard Ward of Greenville has been identified as the deceased. Per protocol, the NC SBI is conducting the investigation into the incident.
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The Greenville Police Department responded to 601 Recreational Way on ECU’s North Recreational Complex to assist ECU police officers after receiving reports of a man with a gun.
The Greenville Police Department’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to the scene to assist ECU police around 4:30 p.m. where they say a man was threatening to harm himself with a gun.
Around 5:15 p.m. authorities say that the man raised the gun at police, which led to the man being shot and killed. The man died on scene.
A Greenville Police Department officer has been placed on administrative assignment, per department policy.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is on scene investigating the incident.
Authorities tell us that at this time they do not believe that the man had any affiliation with ECU, be that student or faculty.
This story will be updated as more information is made available.
The recent tragic incident at East Carolina University’s North Recreational Complex has left the community in shock. The man who was shot and killed by police has been identified as 27-year-old Michael Johnson.
According to authorities, Johnson was involved in an altercation with officers at the complex when he was shot. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.
The ECU community is mourning the loss of Johnson and offering support to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Counseling services are being provided to students and staff who may be affected by the incident.
As more details emerge, we hope to gain a better understanding of what led to this tragic event and work towards preventing similar incidents in the future. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this tragedy.
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