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Adam Brent McKnight
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Gender
Male
Age
33 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
11/28/2021
Location
4700 block Bell West Dr Kernersville NC 27284 Forsyth
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police responded to a disturbance with weapons call. One resident of the home had reportedly been assaulted by Adam McKnight and expressed concern that McKnight may hurt others. Police encountered McKnight in the back of the home, where he allegedly was armed with a machete. McKnight exited a pool house with a machete. McKnight reportedly refused to drop the machete and began to walk toward officers. Officers reportedly deployed Tasers. McKnight reportedly got within feet of Officer R.T. Phillips, who shot and killed McKnight.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Winston-Salem Police Department
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National Anthem
United States