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Brian Austin and Kevin Kiley

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Police told that Courtland Smith had gun, was suicidal

By Brian Austin and Kevin Kiley | August 28

Archdale police communications show that officers knew Smith was potentially armed and suicidal when they pulled over his Toyota 4Runner early Sunday morning.The stop led to what police say was an altercation with Smith that ended when one of the officers, Jeremy Paul Flinchum, 29, fatally shot him.The Archdale Police Department released an almost 9-minute recording Thursday of communications between dispatchers and several police officers in response to a 911 call Smith made.

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Courtland Smith's 911 call reveals desperation

By Brian Austin and Kevin Kiley | August 27

The audio of Courtland Smith's 911 phone call is currently unavailable. The audio will be back Sept. 26.Editor's note: This 911 tape might be difficult to hear. The Daily Tar Heel is posting the audio because we feel it is important to get this information to the public. Please check back later for more information about Smith’s memorial service and the continuing investigation.

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