According to sources, federal Marshals with the Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force were trying to arrest Jennings who was wanted on 16 felony warrants when the shooting happened:
Three warrants were out of Carolina Beach for assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, felony flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle and reckless driving. Six warrants were out of Charlotte for two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony breaking and entering, discharging a firearm in the city limits and assault on a female and damage to property. Seven warrants out of York, S.C., for possession of marijuana, failing to stop for blue lights and five other traffic-related warrants.
Officers with the United States Marshals Service – Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF) were reportedly trying to arrest a man with several outstanding warrants.
During the warrant service, Deputy Marshals made contact with the man.
Officials say one of the deputies perceived a lethal threat and fired a service weapon, striking the man.
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It now simply says:
Officers with the United States Marshals Service – Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (CRFTF) were reportedly trying to arrest a man with several outstanding warrants.
During the warrant service, Deputy Marshals made contact with the man.
Officials say one of the deputies perceived a lethal threat and fired a service weapon, striking the man.
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