Charlotte Observer - Fri Dec 04

Courtland Smith, UNC student who was shot by an Archdale police officer. Photo courtesy of The Daily Tar Heel RALEIGH, N.C. The police officer who fatally shot a University of North Carolina fraternity president used justifiable deadly force after the student hid his hands behind his back until suddenly showing a hand holding a black object, a ...

WCHL-AM Durham - Fri Dec 04

The officer who shot and killed UNC student Courtland Smith won't face charges and had his actions justified by Randolph County District Attorney Garland Yates.

WFMY-TV Greensboro - Fri Dec 04

Randolph County District Attorney Garland Yates has deemed the shooting of UNC student Courtland Smith by an Archdale officer justified.