UNC Wilmington and its police department face a lawsuit filed by the family of Peyton Strickland.
In December of 2006, a New Hanover county sheriff's deputy shot and killed 18-year-old Strickland while trying to serve a warrant for UNCW police.
The lawsuit blames UNCW and its police department for a "sloppy, hasty and overzealous" investigation.
Strickland of Durham was shot through the door of his Wilmington rental home. Deputy Chris Long said he mistook the sound of a battering ram for gunshots coming from inside the house.
Strickland and two friends were suspected of beating a UNCW student and robbing him of two Playstation 3's.


If you make good decisions
As a parent..
Thug...what's your opinion now...
Nope
It's not a matter of "deserves"
Don't forget the true victim
this is not the first
your tax dollars?
Ok Mr. Judgemental, If he
If you're an English teacher, teach English
It is a shame you are taking up space at UNCW
Not the first
If you live in Campus Edge
You, back to school!
Strickland lawsuit
You forgot one
Disappointment...I think not...
Re: Definitely a Disappointment
You tell 'em!
On the other hand
really?
Where's the Proof?
the proof
Ignorant
No longer a need for proof
That's Why...
Well...
Sorry...
The county already settled
Utterly