Charles E. “Charlie” Pruitt

Deadly force

Trooper C. F. Kane shot Charles E. "Charlie" Pruitt 14 times, reloading his pistol in the process, while responding to a domestic violence call. Kane contended that he shot Pruitt when he refused to drop his weapon when told to do so. According to Pruitt's family, Kane entered the residence without a warrant and shot Pruitt while he had his hands up. A gun was reportedly found near Pruitt, but his family members believed it was planted.